Swat Assistant Buyer

Who We Are
For over 60 years, we have curated a unique marketplace filled with inspiring finds for the home decorator, entertainer, and gifter. From international foods and hand-picked wine and beverages to artisan furniture and on-trend décor, we offer a high-quality assortment at a great value you won't find anywhere else.
And, while diversity of product is critical to our success as a retail brand, it is our culture of diversity and belonging that allows us to thrive as a team. Each and every individual's contribution and unique perspective matter and inspire us to be inclusive, collaborative, open-minded, adaptable, honest, and respectful.
What You'll Do
Leveraging your skillset as an Assistant Buyer to support the Merchandising team covering open positions. As the SWAT Assistant Buyer, you will assume all responsibilities of the Assistant Buyer for the department during the time assigned. You will have the opportunity to experience different departments and learn how different businesses operate. The SWAT Assistant Buyer takes their expertise of process and operations to each new assignment allowing them to adapt to the department quickly and efficiently. The SWAT Assistant Buyer collaborates closely with the Buyer to manage the daily operations of the department to drive the business strategies during the time assigned. The SWAT Assistant Buyer will serve under the Merchandise Operations department. You will be called upon to manage special projects and consult on various task forces as needed while gaining exposure to and building relationships with cross-functional departments.
Function as Assistant Buyer:
The Assistant Buyer is responsible, in partnership with the Buyer for developing and driving business strategies that meet or exceed the department's financial goals.

• Communicates with vendors and agents and serves as the key department contact for all stores.
• Identify business opportunities and risks through analyzing sales performance and competitive landscape.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the product trends, historical data and departments input at the category level to manage assortments opportunities and risks.
• Understand the competitive environment; proactively seek market knowledge through exposure to the competition.
• Provide analysis to summarize and analyze weekly sales data, recommend appropriate action to Buyer.
• Strategically partner with Buyer to plan merchandise promotions and financial-markdowns.
• Prepare all advertising-samples, ROI's, meetings and signs; proof advertising.
• Function as back-up to the Buyer when she or he is out of the office on domestic and overseas buying trips.
• Assist Buyer with strategic promotion planning following the master retail calendar.
• Be an integral partner with visual merchandising; responsible for all schematic planning, shelf talker and signs. Evaluate effectiveness and address concerns as needed.
• Attend strategic planning and best seller meetings and in Buyers absence present information to the group.
• Actively work with vendors and organize claims preparation. Follow through monthly to resolve outstanding issues.
• Provide strategic support and recommendations to Buyer through the product development life cycle.
• Responsible for all SKU maintenance-set-up & updates for the department.
• Sample management including unpacking and sample house placement.

What You'll Bring

• Passion for the business.
• A high level of business acumen, agility, and curiosity.
• Strong team collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with and aptitude for understanding the World Market brand filter as it plays out in different departments.
• BA/BS degree or commensurate work experience required.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as an Assistant Buyer with a multi-unit retailer.
• Solid systems skills; Microsoft; Excel, Word.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to identify business opportunities and risks by analyzing sales performance and the competitive landscape, provide findings to buyer and cross functional partners.
• Demonstrate an understanding of product trends and historical data at the category level to provide recommendations on assortments in partnership with the Buyer.
• Excellent listening, written and oral communication skills, ability to clearly communicate with an appropriate sense of urgency.
• Strong knowledge of retail math calculations.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, shifting tasks and timelines.
• Ability to work autonomously, strong decision making skills with good judgement.
• Ability to be the key contact person on the business when the buyer is out of the office.
• Experience with Merchandising software systems; AS400, etc.
• Work Location: Hybrid. You will spend up to 2 days per week on average at our Alameda, CA Home Office.

Why We Love It

• Work life balance is a priority.
• Up to 30% employee discount and product sample sales!
• A fun and supportive work environment where you feel welcomed and safe.
• A culture of inclusion that empowers you to be your best authentic self.
• Opportunities to make an impact through your passions.
• Wellness Programs including virtual fitness classes, personal health advocates, coaches, gym discounts and more.
• Accrued Vacation, Sick Time and Personal Holidays.
• Eligible employees offered Medical and Dental Insurance, Vision Coverage, 401(k) Savings Plan, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance and more.

CA Pay Range is $68,000 - $72,000 annually
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If you need reasonable accommodations to complete the on-line application, please contact the Human Resource Department:
Phone: 1-833-680-2399
Email: hrsupport@worldmarket.com
This email address is only to request reasonable accommodation for the application process due to a medical condition. If you do not need a reasonable accommodation for such reason, please use the apply button below to complete an application and upload your resume.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of World Market, LLC. to recruit, hire, train, promote, transfer and compensate our associates and provide all other conditions of employment including Company sponsored events without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, lawful alien status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, employment status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.