Buyer, Kids Textiles - West Elm

Responsibilities

• Analyze, present and recap sales trends and results to leadership, and cross-functional partners for assigned department(s).
• Demonstrate on a daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal, quarterly, and yearly basis.
• Execute 3YP growth strategies for assigned department(s).
• Execute entire category reviews and growth strategy forecasts as needed.
• Communicate weekly selling updates, assortment opportunities and influence mark down recommendations and trending collections to “chase” orders.
• Develop and communicate annual and seasonal business merchandising strategies for assigned department(s) focused on core businesses and newness.
• Select seasonal and core product assortment for assigned department(s) to drive the business forward on collaboration with in-house design team.
• Collaborate with Inventory Management to develop annual and seasonal financial plans.
• Collaborate with Inventory Management and Sourcing on seasonal assortment rank, purchase quantity recommendations, flow and exit strategies for initial cost and production negotiations for new programs.
• Identify and recommend new business opportunities to drive future growth.
• Create and maintain merchandising assortment plans for assigned departments.
• Present to leadership and manager in seasonal milestone meetings.
• Establish seasonal pricing strategies and set profitable pricing based on sales trends and cost negotiations with the Sourcing team.
• Analyze competitive markets and provide observations and analysis of findings. Execute SWOT analysis as needed.
• Correspond with functional areas to resolve difficult issues on product quality issues, re-ticketing issues, or customer service needs.
• Lead weekly product development meetings and establish a POV and provide critical and important feedback on the design.
• Lead product presentation set up and break down for critical product in-person meetings.
• Participate in regular return and replacement meetings and work to resolution for your area(s).
• Propose and recommend promotional opportunities to drive sales and customer engagement.
• Communicate key product items, seasonal “big bets” and strategies to develop pagination to Creative Services to finalize marketing plan.
• Influence email and social marketing based on sales demand and inventory levels in the department(s).
• Lead team on photo sample requests.
• Create & own retail mapping documents.
• Analyze channel results. Provide information to the field on in-store promotion strategies and placement of markdown goods.
• Correspond with functional areas.
• Investigate and respond to store field issues.
• Coordinate communication strategies with Store Operations. Provide appropriate merchandising information for Store Web.
• Visit stores as needed to review visual merchandising, standards and new floorsets.
• Execute SKU creation and SKU updates for all departments.
• Operate in PLM system.
• Operate a computer and communicate via telephone.
• Proficient to advanced in Excel.
• Transport materials and equipment and lift, move, and carry objects up to 50 pounds on a limited basis.
• Attend overseas product development calls as needed seasonally after hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required.
• 5-7 years Buying/Merchandising experience.
• Management experience.

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree Required.

Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of retail merchandising principles and practices.
• Experience with retail systems and software.

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.

Pay

The expected starting pay range for this position is $100,000 - $110,000. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Schedule

Not specified.