Associate Inventory Planner

About the Inventory Management Team

You will be part of the Inventory Planning organization is responsible for the strategic planning of inventory positions to drive sales, manage inventory turn and meet or exceed financial targets for your area of responsibility. Inventory associates are innovators, optimizers and problem solvers who are constantly seeking opportunities to move the business forward. You will collaborate with other business functions to support a product strategy intended to meet our customer's needs.

Overview of the Associate Inventory Planner role

Associate Inventory Planners support the business with the tactical responsibilities of supply / demand management- tracking purchase orders from point of origin to our Distribution Center, monitoring transfers, and preparing reports that help enable the team to make intelligent business decisions. As mastery is achieved in these areas, Assistant Planners will then be introduced to advanced Planning strategy and responsibilities, including Planning ownership of a product category. This role reports to a Planner.

Responsibilities

Partner to create pre-season, item-level inventory and sales plans that align with product rankings, merchandising strategies and tops-down financial goals.

Ensure key item product assortment supports presentation minimums, safety stock requirements and marketing campaigns.

Help determine product order quantities and timing of order placement to support sales plans.

Review and analyze business to identify potential inventory opportunities or liabilities and take action to adjust inventory targets.

Own execution and distribution of weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting for your department.

Operate a computer and communicate via telephone

Transport materials and equipment and lift, move, and carry objects up to 50 pounds on a limited basis

Criteria

You have a passion for our business and retail

You are a data driven individual with a curious, entrepreneurial mindset

You can thrive and adapt to a constantly changing environment

Have a desire and willingness to work collaboratively in a group

Possess strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines

Naturally challenge yourself to learn and grow

You have strong computer skills including business applications such as MS Windows and MS Office, especially Excel

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

WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration).

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.

The expected starting pay range for this position is $53,600.00 - $63,000.00 annually. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.

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