Assistant Buyer, Cutlery, Williams Sonoma

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

San Francisco (CA)

Hybrid

USD 65,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous discount on all WSI brands

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Health benefits including dental and vision

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Buyer in San Francisco to support the Buyer with daily and seasonal tasks. This role involves maintaining data integrity, managing SKUs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have 1-2 years of retail buying experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office. The position offers a competitive salary of $65,000-$70,000, including various benefits like health insurance and a generous employee discount.

Qualifications

1-2 years of retail buying experience.
Strong knowledge of retail math calculations.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and shifting tasks.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

Assisting the Buyer with seasonal needs.
Maintaining data integrity and supporting business opportunities.
Communicating with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Retail buying experience

Ability to analyze business metrics

Detail-oriented

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

About the Team

You will be part of a collaborative team responsible for creating assortment strategies based on analyzing sales and trend. Our job blends creativity, analytics, and marketing.

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 San Francisco 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 photo and warehouse teams to track sample positions
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
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

Criteria

1-2 years of retail buying experience
Strong knowledge of retail math calculations
Ability to handle multiple priorities, shifting tasks and timelines
Ability to work autonomously, strong decision making skills with good judgement
Detail-oriented – takes the appropriate time to complete tasks and reviews work to ensure accuracy
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 within the bay area for photo shoots and floor sets.

Our Culture & Values

We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing.

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:

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
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 $65,000-70,000. 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.

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