Associate Merchandiser

Pottery Barn is seeking an energetic Associate Merchandiser in Shenzhen to help shape compelling product assortments for our Chinese market. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate global merchandised concepts into locally relevant displays, ensuring availability, assortment accuracy, and on‑brand storytelling that drives growth and delight for our customers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with regional merchants to analyze sell‑through data and adjust assortments for seasonal demand and market trends.
• Coordinate product data in the ERP/PLM system to ensure accurate item details, pricing, and inventory levels across channels.
• Coordinate assortments by supplier, style, and color to optimize shelf space and visual impact.
• Partner with visual merchandising teams to develop compelling in‑store displays that reflect brand standards and local preferences.
• Monitor OTB plans and flag risks or opportunities to the merchandising team for timely decisions.
• Support cross‑functional product development, including color, material, and finish selections aligned with brand direction.
• Review line plans with regional teams to ensure assortments meet customer needs and profitability targets.
• Assist in planning launches, in‑season replenishment, and markdown strategies to maximize sales and margins.
• Prepare performance reports highlighting best‑selling styles, stock coverage, and forecast accuracy for leadership review.
• Collaborate with marketing and e‑commerce teams to align product storytelling and on‑site presentation with campaigns and promotions.
• Support vendor negotiations, assist with purchase orders, and track delivery milestones to ensure on‑time product availability.
• Analyze customer feedback and market trends to propose tweaks in product mix, pricing, and promotions.
• Assist with seasonal fixtures and planogram updates to optimize customer flow and dwell time.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by sharing learnings and best practices across the team.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Associate Merchandiser in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China is ¥70,000 to ¥140,000 per year. This can vary depending on experience, product category, sourcing responsibilities, and language skills.

Pottery Barn is an American upscale home furnishing store chain and e-commerce company, with retail stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Australia. Pottery Barn is a wholly owned subsidiary of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Pottery Barn also operates several specialty stores such as Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen. It has three retail catalogues: the traditional Pottery Barn catalogue; Pottery Barn Bed + Bath to focus on its bed and bath lines; and one for outdoor furniture.