Assistant Buyer, Dinnerware - Williams Sonoma
About The Position
This role is part of a collaborative merchandising team responsible for creating assortment strategies by analyzing sales and trends. The team blends creativity, analytics, and marketing. As part of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., a leader in home lifestyle and retail, the merchandising team drives customer engagement and profitability through data-informed, trend-right assortments across all brands. The Assistant Buyer will report to a Buyer and share ownership of a category, assisting with daily/seasonal tasks to drive the business. Responsibilities include maintaining data integrity, supporting the Buyer on seasonal needs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced retail environment.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree or equivalent experience preferred
- 1-2 years of retail buying experience
- Familiar and comfortable with pulling sales reports and strong ability to analyze business metrics
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint); ability to create pivot tables and experience with advanced formulas such as VLOOKUP
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and execution
- Solid understanding of retail math
- Effective communicator—provides timely updates and collaborates cross-functionally
- Highly organized with excellent time management skills
- Strong data management and analytical capabilities
- Ability to handle multiple priorities, shifting tasks and timelines
- Ability to work autonomously and good judgement
Nice To Haves
- Occasional travel may be required
Responsibilities
- Work within Merchandise systems to set up and maintain all SKUs
- Responsible for visual line and merchandise list
- Communicate project and sample status updates, costing/SKU worksheets; responsible for passing new SKUs for placement once approved and tracking to PO due dates
- Responsible for assisting sample management – communicating and partnering with our photo and warehouse teams to track sample positions
- Enter and maintain all regular pricing for DTC and Retail, working closely with inventory partners and sourcing teams
- Manage personalization techniques, opportunities, and execution for photography and site
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the relevant retail markets; maintain and upkeep competitive analyses
- Prepare reporting as directed and assist the Buyer with business opportunities
- Partner with the Buyer and Visual teams to plan seasonal retail floor sets, including assisting with seasonal walkthrough setups and updating relevant file
- Maintain strong, positive relationships with cross-functional partners across inventory, design, development, e-commerce, and creative teams
Benefits
- A generous discount on all WSI brands
- A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
- Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
- Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
- Tax-free commuter benefits
- A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
- In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
- Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
- Resources for self-development
- Advisor (Mentor) program
- Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
