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Assistant Buyer, Franchise - Pottery Barn 

As the Assistant Buyer for Global you will manage Franchise Businesses for the Pottery Barn Brand. In conjunction with your team, you are responsible for the management of a set of categories for our Franchise Businesses. Your job on the Pottery Barn Global team is to bring the US brand strategies and presentation to life with our Franchise Partners. You will work to maintain the brand identity while making strategic adjustments to the assortment and presentation specific to each partner to maximize sales/ revenue potential and profitability. 

Specific Responsibilities 

• Supports tracking of revenue and inventory metrics. Prepares reports and assists in monitoring financial and inventory performance.

• Participate with merchant team / inventory and franchise partners on a quarterly basis to understand and drive core best sellers and reduce inventory in slow sellers/ non go forward items

• Assists with data gathering for assortment decisions. Maintains assortment documentation. 

• Maintains seasonal calendars, tracks milestones, and ensures deliverables are completed on time

• Pulls weekly/monthly sales reports, identifies basic trends, and prepares data for review meetings

• Supports preparation of materials for partner meetings and seasonal presentations

• Executes established processes and updates documentation. Escalates issues when needed.

• Owns Global SKU creation process and management for Company Owned + Franchise businesses

• Create and own Seasonal Merch List and maintain on a weekly basis to share with both Inventory and Franchise partners

• Create and collaborate on Global Adoption Tools for Partners to utilize each season including a Visual Line List with product information, Store Lifestyle Document with placement and product data as well as an accurate Merch List

• Participate in Global Adoption 4 times a year with seasonal strategy kick off & sell in of product, by season to Franchise Partners, both virtually and in person utilizing Brand information 

• Participate in a Hindsight process for each season to ensure key KPIs are communicated to our Franchise Partners

• Partner with customs, logistics, and legal teams to clear roadblocks to successful product sales

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external brand partners 

Personal Competencies 

• Demonstrates foundational understanding of retail metrics (sales, margin, inventory). 

• Supports analysis and identifies basic business trends.

• Makes sound decisions within defined scope and escalates when needed.

• Supports execution of strategies and helps track performance against Budget/ OTB goals.

• Ability to work with cross functional partners across the globe on projects and deliverables. 

• Approaches problems with curiosity and a positive mindset; escalates complex issues appropriately.

• Demonstrates professionalism and builds positive working relationships internally. 

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to changing priorities with guidance

• Communicates clearly in written and verbal formats; contributes to presentations and meetings.

• Demonstrates initiative and ownership of assigned responsibilities.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Requirements 

• 1-3 years of Retail Merchandising/Buying or Retail Home Furnishings Planning experience preferred. Project Management, Inventory Management and other Retail roles will be considered

• Strong Excel skills (pivots, formulas, etc.) 

• Experience with retail systems, ERP, or merchandising tools is a plus.

• Ability to maintain accurate product and SKU data across systems.

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 $27.80 - $31.33/hr. 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.

Our Company
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.