Williams-Sonoma, Inc. · 3 months ago
Associate Buyer, Kids Furniture - West Elm
55 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11201, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years expWilliams-Sonoma, Inc. is seeking an Associate Buyer for their Kids Furniture brand, which is in its formative stage and aims to enhance visibility and impact on the total Kids business. The role involves developing business strategies, coordinating information across various functions, and actively participating in design meetings to influence product development.
Retail
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop business strategies and seasonal assortment plans to maximize the development of the brand, sales and profits for the department
Own final assortment plans (line lists), product details, target retails, estimated IMU, importance to overall assortment (big bets) and floor plan location for developing purchase projections and buy plans
Identify emerging trends and develop business strategies outlining strengths, weaknesses, new opportunities and threats. Obtain feedback from stores to improve product and add to collections
Participate in the development of the annual and seasonal financial plans
Provide SKU information to Merchandising Operations for input
Responsible for coordinating information across functions working closely with Design, Inventory Management, Sourcing, Production, Packaging and Visual to ensure the process is followed and timelines met
Present product vision and category performance to members of our leadership team
Correspond with functional areas. Resolves, handles, and escalates difficult issues to Director/Buyer, Call Center and Stores
Qualification
Required
BA/BS degree required
3+ years in corporate merchandising
Advanced retail math skills
Strong presentation skills
Strong leadership skills
Ability to work autonomously, strong decision-making skills with good judgement
Strong written and verbal communication to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
Ability to work in a fast pace, often changing environment
Advanced MS Excel skills; required to create pivot tables, advanced formulas, and functions such as VLOOKUPS
This role requires being onsite in the Dumbo Brooklyn office
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
Company
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the home.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Marta Benson
CEO Pottery Barn Brands
Jeff Howie
Chief Financial Officer
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