Pottery Barn Kids
Associate Buyer, Kids Furniture - West Elm | Pottery Barn Kids
Overview 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. 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
Coordinate information across functions with Design, Inventory Management, Sourcing, Production, Packaging and Visual to ensure processes are followed and timelines met
Present product vision and category performance to members of the leadership team
Communicate with functional areas and escalate difficult issues as needed
Qualifications
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 judgment
Strong written and verbal communication to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
Ability to work in a fast-paced, often changing environment
Advanced MS Excel skills; ability to create pivot tables, advanced formulas, and functions such as VLOOKUPs
Onsite in the Dumbo, Brooklyn office required
Benefits & Culture
A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma brands
A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
Health, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
Tax-free commuter benefits
Wellness program supporting physical, financial and emotional health
Continued Learning: In-person and online learning opportunities, cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities, resources for self-development, Advisor (Mentor) program, career development workshops and speaker series.
EEO Statement: Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered irrespective of criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws.
Pay ranges: The expected starting pay range for this position is $75,000 - $80,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other factors. Compensation may include additional components such as benefits and time off.
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Overview 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. 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
Coordinate information across functions with Design, Inventory Management, Sourcing, Production, Packaging and Visual to ensure processes are followed and timelines met
Present product vision and category performance to members of the leadership team
Communicate with functional areas and escalate difficult issues as needed
Qualifications
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 judgment
Strong written and verbal communication to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
Ability to work in a fast-paced, often changing environment
Advanced MS Excel skills; ability to create pivot tables, advanced formulas, and functions such as VLOOKUPs
Onsite in the Dumbo, Brooklyn office required
Benefits & Culture
A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma brands
A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
Health, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
Tax-free commuter benefits
Wellness program supporting physical, financial and emotional health
Continued Learning: In-person and online learning opportunities, cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities, resources for self-development, Advisor (Mentor) program, career development workshops and speaker series.
EEO Statement: Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered irrespective of criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws.
Pay ranges: The expected starting pay range for this position is $75,000 - $80,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other factors. Compensation may include additional components such as benefits and time off.
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