Merchandise Analyst

Williams-Sonoma • San Francisco, CA

328d • $26 - $30

About The Position

As the Merchandise Analyst, you will help manage and create seasonal merchandise databases for Pottery Barn Teen eCommerce products. You will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating processes and flow of information internally and externally, providing support to Website Merchandising teams.

Requirements

• BA/BS required
• Previous eCommerce, retail or catalog experience 1-2 years
• Strong computer skills, including advanced excel skills, and word processing applications
• Interest in the linkage from systems to the Web, access database a plus
• Well-organized, detail-oriented
• Able to make timely decisions, anticipate problems and provide creative solutions
• Retail experience and basic business knowledge
• Action-oriented and full of energy for challenges
• Able to deal with ambiguity and a changing environment
• Meticulous approach to managing and organizing information
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for reporting findings and collaborating with stakeholders
• Ability to present data and insights to non-technical audiences
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and coordinating with merchandise planners, buyers, and sales teams
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Strong organizational skills to meet deadlines and manage priorities
• Understanding of digital marketing, e-commerce platforms, or supply chain logistics
• Ability to perform work onsite in the San Francisco corporate office
• Operate a computer and communicate via telephone

Responsibilities

• Compile and input data to maintain seasonal product information databases eCommerce and Dorm Wishlist
• Work closely with creative team to assist in creation and maintenance of creative product databases
• Work closely with Website merchandising team to ensure correct site layout and ensure site data integrity and correct product set-up
• Create and maintain change forms to ensure database consistency working closely with Creative team
• Interface with site managers, project management and e-technology team for timely database uploads, site deployments, and reporting of issues
• Manage database uploads to merchant preview, dev, and QA testing environments
• Review creative content for product data integrity
• Coordinate and participate in weekly site testing in order to ensure correct data integrity
• Coordinate the archiving of Website seasonal features, functionality, and products
• Other projects as assigned

Benefits

• A generous discount on all Williams Sonoma Inc. brands through multiple shopping channels
• A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations, holidays and other time-off programs
• Health benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care tax-free spending accounts; medical, family and bereavement leave; same-sex domestic partner benefits; short- and long-term disability programs; life and travel insurance; an employee assistance program
• 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
• Location specific sample sales
• A business casual work environment
• San Francisco based bike share program
• Time off to volunteer
• Matching donations to qualifying nonprofit organizations
• Company-sponsored community involvement
• Various discounts on local businesses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree