Associate Inventory Planner, Textiles - Pottery Barn
About The Position
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. 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, Associate Planners will then be introduced to advanced Planning strategy and responsibilities, including Planning ownership of a product category. This role reports to a Planner. This role requires being onsite in our office Monday through Thursday, and remote option on Friday.
Requirements
- Competency in Microsoft Excel
- MAC and PC proficient.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize and schedule work in a deadline driven environment.
- Strong communication skills
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.
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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
