Assistant Buyer - Lighting (Pottery Barn)

Job Description

About the Team

You will be part of a collaborative team within the Pottery Barn brand 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

In this role, you will report to a Buyer and oversee a range of products. We are looking for someone who is excited to jump in and learn about the business and is equally as excited about the analytical and creative parts. The role is extremely collaborative - you will work with almost every role in the brand. We are in search of someone who can jump from one task to another quickly and efficiently, and someone who is excited about working with a fun and energetic group!

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sku setup/sku maintenance
• Responsible for handling all pricing (promotions, markdowns)
• Responsible for sample management
• Have a huge focus on Merchandising: Enter and maintain all price and cost changes for DTC and Retail, working closely with inventory partners and sourcing teams.
• Communicate as needed with the merchandise team in regards to project and sample status, costing/SKU worksheets.
• Set up and maintenance of all SKUs for stocked and dropship product.
• Connect with global merchandise teams and create global-specific SKUs.
• Update SKU details as the assortment changes on the individual and collection level.
• Enter POS Markdowns and Promotions.
• Manage samples for photo shoots and seasonal presentations and work with our photo and warehouse teams to track sample positions as needed.
• Track and open packages and samples; coordinate movement of merchandise to sample rooms.
• Assist in monthly retail floor sets.
• Prepare analysis as directed
• Take on general administrative duties

Criteria

• You have 1+ years in retail buying or related experience
• You have a bachelor's degree
  You are proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint) and love learning new systems
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and the ability to work independently on multiple projects in a fast-paced, resulted driven environment
• You have excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and work in a team environment
• You have strong organizational, prioritizing, analytical, problem solving and time management skills to ensure all deadlines are met
• You have detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and an ability to detect inconsistencies in data
• You are enthusiastic about the idea of being in merchandising and working with an awesome team!
• This role requires being onsite in the San Francisco office Monday through Thursday and Friday as optional in the office

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.


People First

Putting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available:

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

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

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 $31-$34/HR. 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.

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About Us

Our Company

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 are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. 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've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, 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.