Assistant Buyer, Garden - West Elm

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
• 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
• 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

Requirements

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience preferred
• 1-2 years of retail buying experience
• Familiar and comfortable with pulling sales reports and 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

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and execution
• Solid understanding of retail math
• Effective communicator—provides timely updates and collaborates cross-functionally
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills
• Strong data management and analytical capabilities
• Able to handle multiple priorities, shifting tasks and timelines
• Ability to work autonomously and good judgement

Skills

• Knowledge of retail markets
• Competitive analysis skills
• Project and sample management
• Visual merchandising
• Merchandise list maintenance
• Regular pricing and inventory management
• Reporting and business opportunity preparation
• Seasonal floor set planning
• Relationship building with cross-functional teams

Benefits

• Garnished discount on all WSI brands
• 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
• Wellness program that supports physical, financial and emotional health
• In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
• Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
• Advisor (Mentor) program
• Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series

Pay

The expected starting pay range for this position is $65,000-$72,000.

Schedule

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