Associate Buyer, Windows - Pottery Barn

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 The Associate Buyer will develop business strategies and seasonal assortment plans to maximize brand development, sales, and profits for the department. You will coordinate 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 also participate in design meetings while identifying opportunities and recommending new products or concepts for the department. This role requires being onsite in our office Monday through Thursday, with a remote option on Friday. Responsibilities Develop business strategies and seasonal assortment plans to maximize brand development, 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 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. Coordinate information across functions 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 the leadership team. Correspond with functional areas; resolve, handle, and escalates difficult issues to Director/Buyer, Call Center and Stores. Criteria BA/BS degree or equivalent experience preferred. 3+ years of corporate merchandising experience. Advanced retail math skills. Advanced MS Excel skills; required to create pivot tables, advanced formulas, and functions such as VLOOKUPs. Experience in building product assortments. Competencies Strong presentation and communication skills (both written and verbal). Proven leadership abilities and team management. Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills. Strategic thinker with a forward‑looking mindset. Ability to work autonomously, strong decision‑making skills with good judgement. Effective cross‑functional collaborator. Thrives in fast‑paced, dynamic environments. Skilled in identifying and analyzing trends to drive insights and decisions. 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. Benefits Generous discount on all WSI brands. 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities. Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer. Health, dental and vision insurance, including same‑sex domestic partner benefits. Tax‑free commuter benefits. Wellness program that supports 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. Legal and EEO Statements 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 $75,000 - $82,000. 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 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 includes Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow. 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’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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pottery Barn