Associate Buyer, Sweet Food - Williams Sonoma

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. 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 recommending new products or concepts for the department. Location: onsite Monday through Thursday, remote option on Friday. 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. Coordinate 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 elevate 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. 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. Pay The expected starting pay range for this position is $75,000 - $86,000. 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. EEO Statement WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or sponsor an individual for this position. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Williams-Sonoma, Inc.