Hybrid Bedding Merchandising Buyer | Trend-Focused

PBTeen; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

401(k)

Paid vacations

Health benefits

Commuter benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is seeking a Buyer to craft strategic seasonal assortments and business plans for the assigned department, aligning with divisional goals.

You will coordinate with Design, Inventory, Sourcing, Allocation, and Stores to ensure timely execution, manage in-store signage, and oversee online copy and imagery. This onsite role (Mon–Thu in office, Fri remote) demands strong analytics, advanced Excel, and retail math, with 5+ years in buying/merchandising and a BA/BS.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of Buying/Merchandising experience.
• Proven management experience.
• Advanced retail math skills.
• Advanced MS Excel skills; pivot tables, advanced formulas, and functions such as VLOOKUPS.
• Operate in PLM System.
• Strong eye for product and elevated taste level.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, present and recap sales trends and results to leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Communicate weekly selling updates and influence markdown recommendations and trending collections.
• Develop and communicate annual and seasonal merchandising strategies.
• Select seasonal and core product assortment to drive business forward with in‑house design.
• Collaborate with Inventory Management on financial plans and seasons.
• Coordinate with Sourcing on assortment rank, purchase quantities, and cost negotiations.
• Identify emerging trends and outline growth opportunities.
• Create seasonal merchandising plans and establish pricing strategies.

Skills

Merchandising

Excel

PLM system

Forecasting

Category management

Vendor relations

Data analysis

Education

BA/BS Degree or equivalent experience preferred

Job description

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is seeking a Buyer to craft strategic seasonal assortments and business plans for the assigned department, aligning with divisional goals.

You will coordinate with Design, Inventory, Sourcing, Allocation, and Stores to ensure timely execution, manage in-store signage, and oversee online copy and imagery. This onsite role (Mon–Thu in office, Fri remote) demands strong analytics, advanced Excel, and retail math, with 5+ years in buying/merchandising and a BA/BS.