Inventory Planner

Williams-Sonoma•San Francisco, CA

3d•$80,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Inventory Planner manages a department through the full product life cycle, from pre-season planning and investment reviews to monthly open-to-buy forecasting and inventory management. The role uses forecasting tools to optimize inventory flow, drive margin, and support sales, while partnering with Merchants, Allocation, Ecommerce, and Distribution to identify opportunities and maintain inventory targets. It is a high-visibility category role with exposure to leadership. The position is onsite Monday through Thursday, with a remote option on Friday.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of planning and distribution experience.
Computer skills in Excel, Word, Microsoft Outlook, and MS Access.
Strong business acumen, financial analysis, and technical skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
Ability to prioritize and schedule work in a deadline-driven environment.
Superior written, communication, presentation, and listening skills.

Responsibilities

Plan and manage a department through the entire product life cycle.
Create pre-season plans and present plans at investment reviews.
Manage monthly open-to-buy forecasts to drive sales and margin.
Manage inventory levels and turn targets.
Forecast and review buys and replenishment by SKU to maintain optimum inventory flow.
Use planning software to forecast sales and manage replenishment.
Partner with the Inventory Distribution team to develop allocation strategies and with the Ecommerce team on site merchandising opportunities.
Identify potential inventory liabilities and take action to maintain inventory targets.
Build relationships with Merchant counterparts and partner to develop financial merchandise plans by department.
Identify opportunities to drive top-line sales.
Analyze the business day to day by reading and reacting to trends, and communicate actions to take.
Develop and provide business analysis to influence purchases and assortment strategies.
Partner with Visual, Store Operations, Sourcing, and Distribution Centers.
Take ownership of the sales, inventory, and margin of the managed department.

Benefits

Discount on all WSI brands.
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.
Wellness program supporting 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.
Compensation may include benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.