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$17/hr–$22/hr
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Manage the entire product life cycle for a department, including pre-season planning and monthly open-to-buy forecasting. Partner cross-functionally to optimize inventory flow, drive margins, and maintain inventory targets.
Requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in planning and distribution with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. Candidates must possess strong financial analysis skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
About the Team
The Inventory Management team is responsible for maintaining inventory levels across the fleet and in the distribution center. They handle all sales and margin forecasting and use that information to project future inventory needs. Based on these forecasts, the team places new orders and reorders to ensure the right products are available for the customer.
About the Role
As an Inventory Planner, you will manage a department through the entire product life cycle—from pre-season planning and investment reviews to monthly open-to-buy forecasting and inventory management. You will use forecasting tools to optimize inventory flow, drive margin, and support top-line sales, while partnering cross-functionally with Merchants, Allocation, Ecommerce, and Distribution to identify opportunities and maintain inventory targets. This role is within a high-visibility category and offers strong exposure to leadership.
This role requires being onsite in our office Monday through Thursday, and remote option on Friday.
Responsibilities
Plan and manage a department through the entire product life cycle:
Create pre-season plans
Present plans at investment review
Manage monthly open to buy forecasts to drive sales and margin
Manage inventory levels and turn targets
Forecast and review buys and replenishment by sku to maintain optimum inventory flow
Utilize the new planning software to forecast sales and manage replenishment
Partner with the Inventory Distribution team to develop allocation strategies and with E-commerce team on site merchandising opportunities
Identify potential inventory liabilities and take action to maintain inventory targets
Key in this role:
Build a team relationship with Merchant counterparts and partner to develop financial merchandise plans by department
Identify opportunities to drive the top line
The ability to analyze the business day to day through reading and reacting to trends, and communicate actions to take
Develop and provide appropriate business analysis to influence purchases and assortment strategies
Be an integral partner with Visual, Store Operations, Sourcing, and the Distributions Centers
Act like an owner, being the expert on everything relating to the sales, inventory and margin of your department
Criteria
Minimum 2 years planning and distribution experience
Computer skills -- Excel, Word, Microsoft Outlook, MS Access.
Strong business acumen, financial analysis, and technical skills
Ability to work in a fast paced entrepreneurial environment
Ability to prioritize and schedule work in a deadline driven environment.
Superior written, communication, presentation, and listening skills
Competencies
DRIVE FOR RESULTS: Hit sales/inventory targets.
CREATE SOLUTIONS: Use data to optimize inventory.
OWN IT: Take ownership of categories managed.
Our Culture & Values
We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success, and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing.
People First
Putting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available:
Benefits
- A generous discount on all WSI 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
Continued Learning
- 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, learning programs, and speaker series
| Our Company 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 GreenRow. 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, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas. |
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the home. Our family of brands includes Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, Mark & Graham, GreenRow, and Dormify. 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, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room, and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.
Offices: 3250 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94109, US
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the home. Our family of brands includes Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, Mark & Graham, GreenRow, and Dormify. 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, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room, and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.
Offices: 3250 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94109, US
