Assistant Buyer, Wall/Lighting Decorative Accessories - Pottery Barn Kids

Pottery Barn Kids; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 78,500 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous discount on all WSI brands

401(k) plan

Paid vacations and holidays

Health benefits including vision and dental

Tax-free commuter benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

Pottery Barn Kids is seeking an Associate Buyer in San Francisco, CA, to develop business strategies and seasonal plans that maximize sales and profits. This role requires strong leadership and analytical skills, as well as advanced proficiency in retail math and MS Excel. The Associate Buyer will coordinate with design, inventory management, and other teams to ensure timely execution. Benefits include a generous discount, health insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off. The anticipated salary is between $78,500 to $88,000.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in corporate merchandising is required.
• Ability to work autonomously with strong decision-making skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop business strategies and seasonal assortment plans.
• Own final assortment plans and product details.
• Identify emerging trends and develop business strategies.
• Participate in the development of financial plans.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timelines are met.
• Present product vision and performance to leadership.

Skills

Advanced retail math skills

Presentation skills

Leadership skills

MS Excel skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Education

BA/BS degree

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

The Associate Buyer will develop business strategies and seasonal assortment plans to maximize the development of the brand, sales and profits for the department. You will be responsible for coordinating information across functions working closely with Design, Inventory Management, Sourcing, Production, Packaging and Visual to ensure the process is followed and timelines met. You will have the opportunity to participate in design meetings while identifying opportunities and recommend new product or concepts for the department.

Responsibilities

• Develop business strategies and seasonal assortment plans to maximize the development of the brand, sales and profits for the department.
• Own final assortment plans (line lists), product details, target retails, estimated IMU, importance to overall assortment (big bets) and floor plan location for developing purchase projections and buy plans.
• Identify emerging trends and develop business strategies outlining strengths, weaknesses, new opportunities and threats. Obtain feedback from stores to improve product and add to collections.
• Participate in the development of the annual and seasonal financial plans.
• Provide SKU information to Merchandising Operations for input.
• Responsible for coordinating information across functions working closely with Design, Inventory Management, Sourcing, Production, Packaging and Visual to ensure the process is followed and timelines met.
• Present product vision and category performance to members of our leadership team.
• Correspond with functional areas, resolve, handle, and escalates difficult issues to Director/Buyer, Call Center and Stores.

Criteria

• BA/BS degree required.
• 3+ years in corporate merchandising.
• Advanced retail math skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, strong decision‑making skills with good judgement.
• Strong written and verbal communication to effectively collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to work in a fast pace, often changing environment.
• Advanced MS Excel skills; required to create pivot tables, advanced formulas, and functions such as VLOOKUPS.
• This role requires being onsite in the (provide office location) office Monday through Thursday and Friday as optional in the office.
• Occasional travel may be required within the bay area for photo shoots and floor sets.

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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Compensation

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 $78,500-$88,000. 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.