Assistant Buyer - Perishable Food (Williams Sonoma)

Assistant Buyer

You will be part of a collaborative team on the Williams Sonoma brand responsible for creating assortment strategies based on analyzing sales and trends. Our job blends creativity, analytics, and marketing.

You will report to a Buyer and share ownership of a category. You will assist in daily / seasonal tasks to help drive the business. As the Assistant Buyer, you will be responsible for maintaining data integrity, supporting the Buyer on seasonal needs, and working closely with multiple cross-functional teams. In this role you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced retail environment while working with a highly collaborative team.

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
• Responsible for assisting sample management communicating and partnering 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
• Manage personalization techniques, opportunities, and execution for photography and site
• 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

Criteria

Our Culture & Values

We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing.

People First

Putting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available :

Continued Learning

WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration). This role is not eligible for relocation assistance. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances. The expected starting pay range for this position is $29.00 - $32.00. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.