Pottery Barn, a part of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., is a leading specialty retailer of high-quality home products. The Assistant Buyer will support the Buyer in managing a category by maintaining data integrity, assisting with seasonal needs, and collaborating with a cross-functional team in a fast-paced retail environment.
Responsibilities
- Setup and maintain all SKUs
- Responsible for made-to-order, visual line and merchandise list
- Communicate as needed with the Merchandise team in regards to project and sample status, costing/SKU worksheets
- Responsible for assisting in sample management – communicating and partnering with our photo and warehouse teams to track sample positions
- Enter and maintain all price and cost changes for DTC and Retail, working closely with inventory partners and sourcing teams
- Partner with the Buyer and Visual teams to plan seasonal retail floor sets
- Prepare reporting and assist the Buyer with business opportunities
- Take on general administrative duties as needed
Skills
- BA degree
- 1-2 years of retail buying experience
- Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills
- Deadline-driven and strong project management skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently across multiple projects
- Strong communication skills – both written and verbal (strong business acumen)
- Familiar and comfortable with pulling sales reports and strong ability to analyze business metrics
- Detail-oriented – takes the appropriate time to complete tasks and reviews work to ensure accuracy
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint) required to create pivot tables and experience with advanced formulas such as VLOOKUPS
Benefits
- A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 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
Company Overview
Pottery Barn focuses on customer service while creating products with innovative designs. It was founded in 1948, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.potterybarn.com.