Merch Analyst

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You will help manage and create seasonal merchandise databases for Williams Sonoma eCommerce products. As the Merchandising Analyst you will provide support to Website Merchandising teams.

You will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating processes and flow of information internally and externally. As the Merchandising Analyst you will provide support to Website Merchandising teams.

• Compile and input data to maintain seasonal product information databases eCommerce and Registry
• Work closely with creative team to assist in creation and maintenance of creative product databases
• Work closely with Website merchandising team to ensure correct site layout
• Interface with inventory management and merchandising teams to ensure site data integrity and correct product set‑up
• Create and maintain change forms to ensure database consistency working closely with Creative team
• Interface with site managers, project management and e‑technology team for timely database uploads, site deployments, and reporting of issues
• 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 in order to ensure correct data integrity
• Coordinate the archiving of Website seasonal features, functionality, and products
• Other projects as assigned
• Operate a computer and communicate via telephone

• BA/BS required
• Previous e Commerce, retail or catalog experience 1‑2 years
• Strong computer skills, including advanced Excel skills, and word processing applications, must have an interest in the linkage from systems to the Web, Access database a plus
• Well‑organized, detail‑oriented
• Able to make timely decisions anticipate problems and provide creative solutions
• Retail experience and basic business knowledge
• Action‑oriented and full of energy for challenges
• Able to deal with ambiguity and a changing environment
• Ability to perform work onsite in the San Francisco office full‑time pending state, local, and Company return‑to‑work guidance during and after the COVID‑19 pandemic.

We firmly believe that working in a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion spurs innovation, creates healthy and high‑performing teams, and delivers superior customer experiences. We will create and nurture a global company culture where we confidently bring our authentic selves to work every day: where the only criteria for advancement are the quality of our work, the contributions we make to our teams and the business, and our ability to lead;

and where our individual differences—whatever they may be—are valued, explored and appreciated.

• A generous discount on all Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. 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 and learning programs
• Speaker series

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 Green Row. 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,…