Assistant Buyer - Leather (Pottery Barn)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sku setup/sku maintenance
• Responsible for handling all pricing (promotions, markdowns)
• Responsible for sample management
• 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.
• 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.
• Aid in monthly retail floor sets.
• Prepare analysis as directed.
• Take on general administrative duties.

Requirements

• 1+ years in retail buying or related experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and the ability to work independently on multiple projects in a fast-paced, resulted driven environment
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong organizational, prioritizing, analytical, problem solving and time management skills to ensure all deadlines are met
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and an ability to detect inconsistencies in data
• Enthusiastic about the idea of being in merchandising and working with an awesome team!

Qualifications

• You have a bachelor’s degree
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)
• You have 1+ years in retail buying or related experience
• You 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
• 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!

Skills

• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Independent Project Management
• Communication
• Organizational
• Prioritizing
• Analytical
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Detail-Oriented
• Accuracy
• Ability to Detect Inconsistencies in Data
• Enthusiasm for Merchandising

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
• Resources for self-development Advisor (Mentor) program
• Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series

Pay

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.

Schedule

This role requires being onsite in the San Francisco office Monday through Thursday and Friday as optional in the office.