Associate Inventory Planner

Williams-Sonoma • San Francisco, CA

72d • $53,600 - $63,000 • Remote

About The Position

You will be part of the Inventory Planning organization 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to perform work onsite at our San Francisco office Monday through Thursday with Friday being optional work from home.

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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees