Assistant Buyer - West Elm

Williams-Sonoma•Brooklyn, NY

7h•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

You will be part of a collaborative team responsible for creating assortment strategies based on analyzing sales and trend. Our job blends creativity, analytics, and marketing. You will assist in daily/seasonal tasks to help drive the business. As the Assistant Buyer, you will be responsible for maintaining data integrity, supporting the Buyer on seasonal needs, and working closely with multiple cross-functional teams. In this role you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced retail environment while working with a highly collaborative team.

Requirements

BA /BS degree required
1-2 years of retail buying experience
Strong knowledge of retail math calculations
Ability to handle multiple priorities, shifting tasks and timelines
Ability to work autonomously, strong decision making skills with good judgement
Detail-oriented – takes the appropriate time to complete tasks and reviews work to ensure accuracy
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

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
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
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

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