Assistant Buyer, Bath - West Elm

West Elm; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount on all brands

401(k) plan

Paid vacations and holidays

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tax-free commuter benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

West Elm, part of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support daily and seasonal tasks, maintain data integrity, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The role reports to a Buyer and shares ownership of a category, with responsibilities spanning pricing, SKUs, and merchandising execution.

You will work in a fast-paced retail environment, onsite Monday-Thursday and remotely on Friday, helping drive profitability and engaging in data-informed decision making.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 1–2 years of retail buying experience.
• Familiar and comfortable with pulling sales reports and analyzing business metrics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; pivot tables and advanced formulas (VLOOKUP).

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain all SKUs in merchandise systems.
• Maintain visual line and merchandise lists.
• Communicate project status, costing, and SKU worksheets; pass new SKUs for placement and track PO due dates.
• Assist sample management with cross-functional teams (photo and warehouse).
• Enter and maintain pricing for DTC and Retail, coordinating with inventory and sourcing teams.
• Manage personalization techniques for photography and site execution.
• Prepare reporting and support Buyer with opportunities.
• Plan seasonal floor sets with Buyers and Visual teams; update files accordingly.
• Maintain strong relationships with cross-functional partners across inventory, design, development, ecommerce, and creative teams.

Skills

Retail buying

Sales analysis

Microsoft Office

Pivot tables

VLOOKUP

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

About the Team

You will be part of a collaborative team responsible for creating assortment strategies based on analyzing sales and trends. Our job blends creativity, analytics, and marketing. As part of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., a leader in home lifestyle and retail, our merchandising team drives customer engagement and profitability through data-informed, trend-right assortments across all brands.

JOB DESCRIPTION

About the Team

You will be part of a collaborative team responsible for creating assortment strategies based on analyzing sales and trends. Our job blends creativity, analytics, and marketing. As part of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., a leader in home lifestyle and retail, our merchandising team drives customer engagement and profitability through data-informed, trend-right assortments across all brands.

About The Role

You will report to a Buyer and share ownership of a category. 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.

This role requires being onsite in our office Monday through Thursday, and remote option on Friday.

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 photoand warehouse teams to track sample positions
• 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
• 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

Criteria

• BA /BS degree or equivalent experience preferred
• 1-2 years of retail buying experience
• 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
• Note: Occasional travel may be required

Competencies

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and execution
• Solid understanding of retail math
• Effective communicator—provides timely updates and collaborates cross-functionally
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills
• Strong data management and analytical capabilities
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, shifting tasks and timelines
• Ability to work autonomously and good judgement.

People First

Putting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available:

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

Continued Learning

• 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

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

Continued Learning

• 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

WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration).

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.

The expected starting pay range for this position is$28 - $32/hr. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.

ABOUT US

Our Company

Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.