Director, Inventory Management

Williams-Sonoma • San Francisco, CA

110d • $130,000 - $150,000

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. Develop and execute concept financial and merchandising plans. Execute inventory strategies to maximize sales, profits and to protect the brand. Travel to stores and DC to identify opportunities; improve processes and resolve issues. Manage the career development of inventory management team. Develop specific measurable goals and objectives for team. Demonstrates leadership ability to ensure consistent priorities are achieved for the brand.

Requirements

• 10+ years retail experience.
• 5+ years people management experience.
• 5+ years inventory planning and distribution experience.
• Experience with MS Access/SQL, Lawson, Essbase and A3 is a plus.
• Strong consulting, problem-solving, and conceptual skills, along with interpersonal skills necessary to work with various levels of management.
• Ability to perform work onsite in the (San Francisco, Rocklin, Portland, New York, San Jose) office full-time pending state, local, and Company return-to-work guidance during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Responsibilities

• Communicate inventory position, budget (OTB), financial re-forecast to senior management.
• Demonstrate leadership to workforce and communicate overall strategy and financial goals across all functions at the organization.
• Identify business opportunities and implement appropriate action to maximize financial objectives.
• Principal contact with distribution center to ensure appropriate flow of information.
• Active leader in recruiting, hiring and development of staff to maximize retention.
• Review current business and take appropriate action to maximize inventory productivity (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Develop annual financial plans for presentation and approval by executive committee.
• Review and forecast sales, expenses and cost of goods and take appropriate action.
• Provide forecasts and sales, inventory and margins for concept department and/or item for organization (management, finance, merchants, etc.).
• Develop and submit monthly daily sales to finance.
• Responsible for purchasing and distribution strategies to support concept goals.
• Review business and strategy with executive merchandising staff. Identify trends, opportunities and actions necessary to maximize objectives.
• Review floor set with merchandising and visual teams to ensure successful execution.
• Manage inventory flow to ensure appropriate in-stock rates are achieved for floor set and catalog drops.
• Maximize inventory opportunities and minimize liabilities for the brand by partnering with mail order and internet channels of distribution.

Benefits

• A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 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: Senior
• Industry: Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees