Assistant Buyer, Franchise - Global

Williams-Sonoma•San Francisco, CA

5d•$28 - $31

About The Position

As the Assistant Buyer for Global you will manage Franchise Businesses for the Pottery Barn Brand. In conjunction with your team, you are responsible for the management of a set of categories for our Franchise Businesses. Your job on the Pottery Barn Global team is to bring the US brand strategies and presentation to life with our Franchise Partners. You will work to maintain the brand identity while making strategic adjustments to the assortment and presentation specific to each partner to maximize sales/ revenue potential and profitability. Specific Responsibilities Supports tracking of revenue and inventory metrics. Prepares reports and assists in monitoring financial and inventory performance. Participate with merchant team / inventory and franchise partners on a quarterly basis to understand and drive core best sellers and reduce inventory in slow sellers/ non go forward items Assists with data gathering for assortment decisions. Maintains assortment documentation. Maintains seasonal calendars, tracks milestones, and ensures deliverables are completed on time Pulls weekly/monthly sales reports, identifies basic trends, and prepares data for review meetings Supports preparation of materials for partner meetings and seasonal presentations Executes established processes and updates documentation. Escalates issues when needed. Owns Global SKU creation process and management for Company Owned + Franchise businesses Create and own Seasonal Merch List and maintain on a weekly basis to share with both Inventory and Franchise partners Create and collaborate on Global Adoption Tools for Partners to utilize each season including a Visual Line List with product information, Store Lifestyle Document with placement and product data as well as an accurate Merch List Participate in Global Adoption 4 times a year with seasonal strategy kick off & sell in of product, by season to Franchise Partners, both virtually and in person utilizing Brand information Participate in a Hindsight process for each season to ensure key KPIs are communicated to our Franchise Partners Partner with customs, logistics, and legal teams to clear roadblocks to successful product sales Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external brand partners Personal Competencies Demonstrates foundational understanding of retail metrics (sales, margin, inventory). Supports analysis and identifies basic business trends. Makes sound decisions within defined scope and escalates when needed. Supports execution of strategies and helps track performance against Budget/ OTB goals. Ability to work with cross functional partners across the globe on projects and deliverables. Approaches problems with curiosity and a positive mindset; escalates complex issues appropriately. Demonstrates professionalism and builds positive working relationships internally. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to changing priorities with guidance Communicates clearly in written and verbal formats; contributes to presentations and meetings. Demonstrates initiative and ownership of assigned responsibilities. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Requirements

1-3 years of Retail Merchandising/Buying or Retail Home Furnishings Planning experience preferred.
Project Management, Inventory Management and other Retail roles will be considered
Strong Excel skills (pivots, formulas, etc.)
Ability to maintain accurate product and SKU data across systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience with retail systems, ERP, or merchandising tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

Supports tracking of revenue and inventory metrics.
Prepares reports and assists in monitoring financial and inventory performance.
Participate with merchant team / inventory and franchise partners on a quarterly basis to understand and drive core best sellers and reduce inventory in slow sellers/ non go forward items
Assists with data gathering for assortment decisions.
Maintains assortment documentation.
Maintains seasonal calendars, tracks milestones, and ensures deliverables are completed on time
Pulls weekly/monthly sales reports, identifies basic trends, and prepares data for review meetings
Supports preparation of materials for partner meetings and seasonal presentations
Executes established processes and updates documentation.
Escalates issues when needed.
Owns Global SKU creation process and management for Company Owned + Franchise businesses
Create and own Seasonal Merch List and maintain on a weekly basis to share with both Inventory and Franchise partners
Create and collaborate on Global Adoption Tools for Partners to utilize each season including a Visual Line List with product information, Store Lifestyle Document with placement and product data as well as an accurate Merch List
Participate in Global Adoption 4 times a year with seasonal strategy kick off & sell in of product, by season to Franchise Partners, both virtually and in person utilizing Brand information
Participate in a Hindsight process for each season to ensure key KPIs are communicated to our Franchise Partners
Partner with customs, logistics, and legal teams to clear roadblocks to successful product sales
Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external brand partners

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