Distribution Analyst
About The Position
You will be part of the Inventory Planning organization. This role will be 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. You will ensure that the store stock on hand is correct to support sales. You will translate assortment and buy plans into distribution parameters. You will allocate merchandise to stores, analyze and adjust store parameters to maximize sales and profit.
Requirements
- 1-2 yrs retail planning or distribution experience
- Proficient with Excel and other Microsoft office applications
Responsibilities
- Develop distribution strategies and utilize JDA to maximize in-stock position
- Translate assortment and buy plans into distribution parameters
- Analyze stock to sales and adjust store parameters to increase or decrease product flow
- Work with visual floor set to ensure in stock and presentation quantity by location
- Manage new store planned inventory levels to ensure in-stock store opening
- Recommend to Planner and merchant distribution strategies to maximize business
- Monitor and resolve inventory control issues with on hand accuracy and data integrity
- Ensure stores maintain appropriate in-stock services levels weeks on hand
- Create and update store groups to support distribution strategy
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
- 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 and learning programs
- Speaker series
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
