About the Role
You will help manage and create seasonal merchandise databases for Pottery Barn Kids eCommerce products. As the Merchandising Analyst, you will provide support to Website Merchandising teams.
Responsibilities
- Compile and input data to maintain seasonal product information databases for eCommerce and Registry.
- Work closely with the creative team to assist in the creation and maintenance of creative product databases.
- Work closely with the Website merchandising team to ensure correct site layout and data integrity.
- Create and maintain change forms to ensure database consistency.
- Interface with site managers, project management, and e-technology teams for timely database uploads and issue reporting.
- Manage database uploads to merchant preview, dev, and QA testing environments.
- Review creative content for product data integrity.
- Coordinate and participate in weekly site testing to ensure correct data integrity.
- Coordinate the archiving of Website seasonal features, functionality, and products.
- Undertake other projects as assigned.
Requirements
- BA/BS required.
- 1-2 years of previous eCommerce, retail, or catalog experience.
- Strong computer skills, including advanced Excel and word processing.
- Interest in the linkage from systems to the Web.
- Access database experience is a plus.
- Well-organized and detail-oriented.
- Able to make timely decisions, anticipate problems, and provide creative solutions.
- Retail experience and basic business knowledge.
- Action-oriented and energetic.
- Able to deal with ambiguity and a changing environment.
- Meticulous approach to managing and organizing information.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for reporting findings and collaborating with stakeholders.
- Ability to present data and insights to non-technical audiences.
- Experience working in cross-functional teams and coordinating with merchandise planners, buyers, and sales teams.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Strong organizational skills to meet deadlines and manage priorities.
- Understanding of digital marketing, e-commerce platforms, or supply chain logistics.
- Ability to perform work onsite in the San Francisco corporate office.
- Operate a computer and communicate via telephone.
Skills
- Advanced Excel skills
- Word processing applications
- Access database
- Verbal communication skills
- Written communication skills
- Presentation skills
- Cross-functional team collaboration
- Task and project management
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Priority management
- Digital marketing understanding
- E-commerce platform understanding
- Supply chain logistics understanding
Location
- San Francisco
Work Type
- In-office Monday-Thursday
- Optional work from home Fridays
Experience Level
- 1-2 years
Education Level
- BA/BS
Salary/Compensations
- $28.00 - $30.00 hourly
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
About the 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.
- We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
