Inventory Planning Strategy Analyst

Williams-Sonoma•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

The Inventory Planning Strategy Analyst supports the Senior Manager of Inventory Planning Strategy in implementing and sustaining inventory planning capabilities across Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands. The Analyst turns approved processes, standards, and system changes into clear documentation, training, presentations, communications, and project resources. The role partners with Program Managers, brand teams, subject matter experts, Technology, and Business Intelligence to help users adopt tools, follow best practices, and make data-driven decisions.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in retail inventory planning, merchandising, business operations, project coordination, process improvement, or a related role.
Working knowledge of retail inventory planning processes, tools, and reporting.
Ability to create clear process documentation, presentations, training materials, and written communications.
Strong organizational and project-coordination skills, including the ability to manage deadlines, action items, and multiple priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, and SharePoint or comparable tools.
Strong communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively with technical and nontechnical partners.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, process maps, job aids, training decks, FAQs, onboarding guides, templates, and other user resources.
Translate process designs, requirements, system changes, and implementation guidance into clear, practical materials for brand users.
Support rollouts by coordinating timelines, meetings, agendas, action logs, stakeholder communications, training logistics, feedback collection, and follow-up.
Prepare presentations, project updates, status reports, and leadership materials summarizing progress, decisions, risks, adoption, and next steps.
Maintain organized repositories of current standards, documentation, training resources, templates, decisions, and project artifacts with appropriate version control.
Assist with workshops, training, user acceptance testing, and post-launch support by preparing materials, documenting outcomes, tracking issues, and coordinating resolution.
Collect and synthesize user feedback, adoption information, recurring questions, and process issues to identify documentation gaps, training needs, and improvement opportunities.
Build effective relationships across brands and functions while ensuring communications and deliverables are accurate, consistent, accessible, and timely.

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 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.