Associate Buyer, Kids Furniture - West Elm

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to join a brand in its formative stage with elevated visibility and impact on the total Kids business. You'll help develop processes, influence strategy, and bring new initiatives to life. The Associate Buyer will develop business strategies and seasonal assortment plans to maximize the development of the brand, sales and profits for the Kids Furniture business. In addition you will own coordinating information across functions working closely with Design, Inventory Management, Sourcing, Production, Packaging and Visual to ensure the process is followed and timelines met. You will be an active participant in design meetings identifying opportunities and recommending new product or concepts for the department.

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

Criteria

• 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

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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:

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

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 $75,000 - $80,000. 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.