Buyer, Utility - Rejuvenation

Williams-Sonoma • Portland, OR

3h • Onsite

About The Position

You will be part of the Rejuvenation Merchandising team, which builds an engaging, unique and functional assortment of home furnishings and décor. Our team considers all areas of the home, from the Living Room, to the Kitchen, to the Garden. We work cross-functionally with the design team, the sourcing team, the planning team, and the retail and web channels to deliver small and large scale pieces for every style of house. As a Buyer for Rejuvenation, you will develop business strategies and seasonal assortment plans to maximize the development of the brand, sales and profits for the Utility category. You will identify opportunities and recommend new product or concepts for the department as well as manage information cross-functionally with Design, Inventory Management, Sourcing, Production, and Visual departments to ensure cohesive product stories, cross-channel launches and business goals are met. You will be responsible for the direct supervision and development of the category merchant team.

Requirements

• Miniumun of 5-7 years of Buying/Product/Category Management experience.
• Proven track record of setting strategies and driving top-line and bottom line results.
• Minimum of three years prior experience and proven success in leading and inspiring a team.
• High level of proficiency in MS Office suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• High level of proficiency in working with ERP system.
• Proven ability to develop strong cross functional relationships
• Outstanding problem solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Thrives in a high energy and fast paced environment, with the ability to be flexible and react to rapidly changing business needs and priorities.
• Ability to perform work onsite in the Portland office full-time pending state, local, and Company return-to-work guidance during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Merchandising or related field (preferred)
• Prior experience in home furnishings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Owns the Utility business making strategic decisions that drive demand, net and margin results, aligned with brand goals.
• Perform competitive market as well as internal sales analyses to keep abreast of current business trends internally and externally.
• Obtain feedback from channels to improve product, fill-in assortment and build long and short-term strategies. Communicate annual and seasonal strategies to functional areas (Inventory, Design, Sourcing, Production, Visual and selling channels) to gain buy-in and alignment.
• Develop and recommend seasonal and core product mix for assigned product categories for both in-house design and 3rd party development.
• Collaborate with Inventory Management to develop annual and seasonal financial plans to provide cross-functional partners with insights on purchase quantities, delivery dates, flow and exit strategies.
• Maintain relationships, resolve issues and conduct final negotiations with significant suppliers and agents as necessary (domestic and overseas).
• Recommend and collaborate with Visual to plan retail floor layouts and allocations.
• Serve as the product expert - preparing training, fielding questions and taking corrective actions in processes and products to improve performance and drive results.
• Manage and develop the Buying team- delegate, motivate and lead the team towards efficient completion of daily, monthly, and quarterly goals.
• Determine workload for team; recommend effective processes and procedures to improve workflow and results.
• Operate a computer and communicate via telephone
• Transport materials and equipment and lift, move, and carry objects up to 50 pounds on a limited basis

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree