Job Description:About the RoleThe Merchandiser is the liaison between the San Francisco based team and the factories, managing seasonal developments, vendor relations, T&A and key communications. They work in conjunction with WSI QA to support the US based team and factory needs.You're excited about this opportunity because you will oversee the following areas...Product Development:Fully versed on T&A master calendar and all key dates for product development samples.Monitor Testing of products with factories and protocol adherenceCommunicate target costs and sample ETD's to vendors, and follow up on weekly progressCommunicate program approval to vendors and ensure that the factory has the correct approved sample before they go into productionTroubleshoot any issues that come up in production and work with factory to ensure on-time delivery and notify Merchandise Manager if there are any major delaysVendor relations and capacity managementFacilitate On-boarding of new vendorsCreate strong relationships with all of our key vendorsStay on top of factory issues (strikes, holidays, etc) and report to Merchandise manager as needed.Vendor Sourcing & RelationshipsAssist to maintains strong relationships with local vendors to ensure production process and output - such as capacity, sample submissions, revisions, negotiations, monitor supplier performance to ensure it meets or exceeds company standards and expectations.SourcingNew products /factories via trade shows and market contactsUnderstand the capabilities of all of our factoriesDevelopment TripsPrepare all documents and samples for team's visitLiaise with QA teamArrange inspection schedule across factoriesWhy you will love working at Williams-Sonoma, Inc.We're a successful, fast-growing company with an entrepreneurial vibeA technologically and data-driven businessCompetitive salaries and comprehensive health benefitsWe're at the forefront of tech and retail, redefining technology for the next generationWe're passionate about our internal and external clients and live/breathe the client experienceWe get to be creative dailyA smart, experienced leadership team that wants to do it right and is open to new ideasWe believe in autonomy and reward taking initiativeWe have fun!We're excited about you because you have...Minimum 7 years of practical experience in Textile (Home Furnishing) productsKnowledge of sourcing and product developmentBasic knowledge of manufacturing process in the Bedding & Decor accessories.
Curtains & blinds.
Cushions & cushion covers.
Children's textiles.
Outdoor cushions.
Blankets & throws.
Table cloth and accessories.
Bath towels and mats.Good interpersonal skillsEffective verbal and listening communications skillsAttention to detail and high level of accuracyGood organizational skillsGood written communications skillsTechnical Competencies required:Computer skills including the spreadsheet and word-processing programs, and e-mail at a highly proficient levelPhysical Requirements:Ability to sit for prolonged periods of timeAbility to type on a keyboard and operate a PCAbility to converse over a telephoneAbility to work in office and perform in corporate environmentAbout Us:Williams-Sonoma India Pvt. Ltd.Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Today, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is one of the United States' largest e-commerce retailers with some of the best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings. Our family of brands are Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teens, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, and Mark and Graham. We currently operate retail stores globally. Our products are also available to customers through our catalogs and online worldwide.Williams-Sonoma India sourcing office was established in 2013. We are based in Gurugram, India. We are sourcing premium products across all categories of Home Furnishing and recorded double digit year-on-year growth. We have a dynamic team of over 100 members handling versatile vendors across India, Nepal & Bangladesh. We are looking to onboard talented people and create successful professional journey.
