Buyer, Global - Pottery Barn

Williams-Sonoma•San Francisco, CA

2d•$97,500 - $115,800•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a strong merchant and team player to join our Global division. You will be joining a collaborative team and working closely with our international partners across the Globe. Pottery Barn is our largest Brand and requires a buyer who is strategic, with a growth mindset, excellent communication and influencing skills. As part of Williams Sonoma, Inc., a leader in home lifestyle and retail, our merchandising team drives curated assortments, customer engagement and profitability thru data-informed, trend right assortments.

Requirements

5+ years merchandising or buying experience.
Strong retail math and financial planning skills.
Advanced Excel and merchandising systems proficiency.
Strong communication and leadership capability.
This role requires being onsite in the (provide office location) office Monday through Thursday and Friday as optional in the office

Nice To Haves

2+ years people management preferred.
Home buyer experience preferred

Responsibilities

Deliver financial targets by owning sales, margin, inventory productivity, and assortment performance across Franchise markets.
Own category and market assortment strategy, seasonal product direction, and localization aligned with US brand objectives and Franchise partner needs.
Establish pricing hierarchy, promotional strategy, markdown execution, and product lifecycle management to optimize commercial performance across Franchise markets.
Lead seasonal assortment planning, Go-to-Market (GTM) execution, and milestone calendar management across Franchise markets.
Lead business recaps, reporting, merchandising communications, and performance analysis to drive informed business decisions.
Lead competitive analysis, market insights, vendor partnerships, product development, and pricing strategies to identify growth opportunities and optimize assortments across Franchise markets.
Partner cross-functionally with Planning, Inventory Management, Product Development, Sourcing, Logistics, Legal, Marketing, Digital Commerce, and Franchise Partners to deliver business objectives.
Drive operational excellence through scalable merchandising processes, tools, and continuous process improvements while strengthening Franchise execution and partner alignment.
Lead execution of WSI Global Growth initiatives while developing Associate Buyers and Assistant Buyers and building merchandising capability across Franchise markets.

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