Merchandiser- Dec-Acc

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 adherence

Communicate target costs and sample ETD s to vendors, and follow up on weekly progress

Communicate program approval to vendors and ensure that the factory has the correct approved sample before they go into production

Troubleshoot 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 delays

Vendor relations and capacity management

Facilitate On-boarding of new vendors

Create strong relationships with all of our key vendors

Stay on top of factory issues (strikes, holidays, etc) and report to Merchandise manager as needed.

Sourcing

New products /factories via trade shows and market contacts

Understand the capabilities of all of our factories

Development Trips

Prepare all documents and samples for team s visit

Liaise with QA team

Arrange inspection schedule across factories

Why you will love working at Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

We re a successful, fast-growing company with an entrepreneurial vibe

A technologically and data-driven business

Competitive salaries and comprehensive health benefits

We re at the forefront of tech and retail, redefining technology for the next generation

We re passionate about our internal and external clients and live/breathe the client experience

We get to be creative daily

A smart, experienced leadership team that wants to do it right and is open to new ideas

We believe in autonomy and reward taking initiative

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Minimum 6 years of practical experience in Dec Acc products

Knowledge of sourcing and product development

Basic knowledge of manufacturing process in the Dec Acc / Tabletop area / Metalware / Mirror / Storage / Tableware

Good interpersonal skills

Effective verbal and listening communications skills

Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Good organizational skills

Good written communications skills

Vendor Sourcing & Relationships

Assist 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.

Technical Competencies required:

Computer skills including the spreadsheet and word-processing programs, and e-mail at a highly proficient level

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time

Ability to type on a keyboard and operate a PC

Ability to converse over a telephone

Ability to work in office and perform in corporate environment