Merchandise Coordinator, Lighting

Williams-Sonoma•Portland, OR

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Merchandise Coordinator supports and coordinates the Associate/Assistant Buyer and Buyer in specified merchandise categories across all sales channels. The role works with a collaborative merchandising team that develops seasonal assortment strategies using sales analysis and trends, combining creativity, analytics, and marketing to support customer engagement and profitability. The position requires working onsite in the office Monday through Thursday, with a remote option on Friday. Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, or equivalent experience, preferred.
Previous merchandising experience preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong problem-solving skills and a solution-oriented mindset.
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Collaborative team player.
Adaptable and able to respond to changes in direction, timelines, and priorities.

Nice To Haves

Ability to create pivot tables.
Experience with advanced formulas such as VLOOKUP.
Working knowledge of merchandising systems and tools.

Responsibilities

Manage samples by communicating and partnering with photo and warehouse teams to track sample positions.
Use merchandise buyer systems to set up and maintain SKUs.
Enter and maintain price and cost changes for relevant categories.
Prepare reports as directed and assist Assistant Buyers with business opportunities.
Maintain data accuracy and integrity.

Benefits

Generous discount on all WSI brands.
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.
Wellness program supporting 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.