Assistant Buyer, Cutlery, Williams Sonoma

Responsibilities

• Work within Merchandise systems to set up and maintain all SKUs
• Responsible for visual line and merchandise list
• Communicate project and sample status updates, costing/SKU worksheets; responsible for passing new SKUs for placement once approved and tracking to PO due dates
• Assist with sample management – communicate and partner with our photo and warehouse teams to track sample positions
• Prepare reporting as directed and assist the Buyer with business opportunities
• Partner with the Buyer and Visual teams to plan seasonal retail floor sets, including assisting with seasonal walkthrough setups and updating relevant file
• Maintain strong, positive relationships with cross-functional partners across inventory, design, development, e-commerce, and creative teams
• Enter and maintain all regular pricing for DTC and Retail, working closely with inventory partners and sourcing teams
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the relevant retail markets; maintain and upkeep competitive analyses

Requirements

• BA /BS degree required
• 1-2 years of retail buying experience
• Strong knowledge of retail math calculations
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, shifting tasks and timelines
• Ability to work autonomously, strong decision making skills with good judgement
• Detail-oriented – takes the appropriate time to complete tasks and reviews work to ensure accuracy
• Strong ability to analyze business metrics
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint); ability to create pivot tables and experience with advanced formulas such as VLOOKUP

Qualifications

• Familiar and comfortable with pulling sales reports

Skills

• Knowledge of retail markets
• Competitive analysis skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency

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
• In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
• Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities

Pay

The expected starting pay range for this position is $65,000-70,000. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Schedule

This role requires being onsite in our San Francisco office Monday through Thursday, and remote option on Friday.