Associate Inventory Planner

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.•San Francisco, CA

55d•$53,600 - $63,000•Hybrid

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. 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.

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
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