Assistant Buyer - Merchandising & Data-Driven Planning

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A generous discount on all WSI brands

A 401(k) plan and other investment opp

Paid vacations, holidays, and time off

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join our collaborative merchandising team. You will maintain data integrity, support the Buyer on seasonal needs, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive assortment strategy in a fast-paced retail environment.

This role is onsite Monday through Thursday with a remote option on Friday. You will analyze sales data, set up SKUs, support pricing, and help plan seasonal floor sets while building strong relationships across inventory,

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years of retail buying experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Ability to pull sales reports and analyze business metrics.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain all SKUs in Merchandise systems.
• Manage visual line and merchandise list.
• Communicate project and sample status updates; track new SKUs for placement and PO due dates.
• Assist sample management with photo and warehouse teams.
• Enter and maintain pricing for DTC and Retail; coordinate with inventory and sourcing teams.
• Support personalization techniques for photography and site.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant retail markets and competitive analyses.
• Prepare reports and assist Buyer with business opportunities.
• Plan seasonal floor sets with the Buyer and Visual teams.

Skills

Retail buying experience

Sales data analysis

Pivot tables / VLOOKUP in Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Merchandise systems

Inventory management tools

Job description

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join our collaborative merchandising team. You will maintain data integrity, support the Buyer on seasonal needs, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive assortment strategy in a fast-paced retail environment.

This role is onsite Monday through Thursday with a remote option on Friday. You will analyze sales data, set up SKUs, support pricing, and help plan seasonal floor sets while building strong relationships across inventory,