Buyer, Utility - Rejuvenation

Responsibilities

• Owns the Utility business making strategic decisions that drive demand, net and margin results, aligned with brand goals.
• Perform competitive market as well as internal sales analyses to keep abreast of current business trends internally and externally.
• Obtain feedback from channels to improve product, fill-in assortment and build long and short-term strategies.
• Communicate annual and seasonal strategies to functional areas (Inventory, Design, Sourcing, Production, Visual and selling channels) to gain buy-in and alignment.
• Develop and recommend seasonal and core product mix for assigned product categories for both in-house design and 3rd party development.
• Collaborate with Inventory Management to develop annual and seasonal financial plans to provide cross-functional partners with insights on purchase quantities, delivery dates, flow and exit strategies.
• Maintain relationships, resolve issues and conduct final negotiations with significant suppliers and agents as necessary (domestic and overseas).
• Recommend and collaborate with Visual to plan retail floor layouts and allocations.
• Serve as the product expert - preparing training, fielding questions and taking corrective actions in processes and products to improve performance and drive results.
• Manage and develop the Buying team- delegate, motivate and lead the team towards efficient completion of daily, monthly, and quarterly goals.
• Determine workload for team; recommend effective processes and procedures to improve workflow and results.
• Operate a computer and communicate via telephone.
• Transport materials and equipment and lift, move, and carry objects up to 50 pounds on a limited basis.

  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Merchandising or related field (preferred)
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of Buying/Product/Category Management experience. Prior experience in home furnishings is preferred.
  • Proven track record of setting strategies and driving top-line and bottom line results.
  • Minimum of three years prior experience and proven success in leading and inspiring a team.
  • High level of proficiency in MS Office suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • High level of proficiency in working with ERP system.
  • Proven ability to develop strong cross functional relationships.
  • Outstanding problem solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple priorities.
  • Thrives in a high energy and fast paced environment, with the ability to be flexible and react to rapidly changing business needs and priorities.
  • Ability to perform work onsite in the Portland office full-time

    Qualifications

    • People First: Investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization.
    • Benefits: Generous 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 your physical, financial and emotional health, continued 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.
    • About Us: 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.