2027 Inventory Management Internship - Brooklyn

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. in Brooklyn, NY is seeking the next generation of inventory planners for a 10-week internship. You will work with a category team to understand forecasting, optimize inventory flow, and support margin and top-line sales.

The program offers mentorship from leaders, hands-on projects, and exposure to cross-functional meetings. Ideal candidates are data-driven, strategic, proficient in Excel, and currently juniors with a 3.5 GPA, onsite four days per week.

Qualifications

• Currently in your junior year of an undergraduate program (rising senior)
• Minimum GPA of 3.5
• Able to work onsite at West Elm in Brooklyn
• Excel experience: vlookups, pivot tables, etc.

Responsibilities

• Support inventory planning for a specific category using forecasting tools
• Identify opportunities to optimize inventory flow and drive margins
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to inform future inventory needs

Skills

Data-driven

Strategic thinking

Excel

Deadline management

Forecasting

Education

Undergraduate student

GPA 3.5

Tools

Forecasting tools

Job description

We designed our program to be a game-changing first step in kicking off your career journey. We're looking for the next generation of inventory planners who are agile and innovative. During this 10-week program, you'll develop your skills alongside a team of supportive mentors and inspiring leaders.

Our inventory team ensures that the right products are available for the customer. As an intern, you'll work closely with a team for a specific category (ex: furniture, tabletop, bath, etc) to get behind the scenes insight on how they use forecasting tools to optimize inventory flow, drive margin, and support top‑line sales. You'll use that information to identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve future inventory needs.

ABOUT YOU

• Data and deadlines drive your decision making
• You think strategically and critically to solve problems
• Have Excel experience: vlooks-ups, pivot tables, etc…
• Currently in your junior year of an undergraduate program
• Minimum GPA of 3.5
• Able to work onsite at West Elm in Brooklyn
• Know how to prioritize and move quickly to react to our ever-changing business

OUR PROGRAM

Our program is designed for undergraduate students graduating in 2028. During your internship, you will be a part of an intern cohort working for West Elm in Brooklyn, NY. Throughout the program, you will attend business critical meetings, lead projects, gain experience working with cross-functional teams, attend professional trainings, and have the chance to brainstorm with our leadership team.

At the end of the program, you are given the opportunity to pioneer a new idea and present it to our executive leadership team. Many of our interns' project proposals have been implemented in new business strategies, as we value the fresh perspective our interns bring to the business.

Of course, we also leave time for a little fun by hosting social and networking opportunities with your fellow interns such as cohort lunches, and social hours.

WHEN

Our 10 week program runs June 7th - August 13th (start date is flexible for students on the quarter system).

WHERE

Brooklyn, NY. Onsite 4x a week.

ABOUT US

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is a global, multi-channel retailer of home furnishings and housewares (our family of brands includes Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn teen, west elm, Rejuvenation, GreenRow and Mark & Graham), but we operate within smaller teams, giving each person an opportunity for hands‑on experience. Together, our brands represent a strong, diverse and growing portfolio that allow us to reach customers in a new way every day - and we'd love your help.

Our performance driven culture is best described as entrepreneurial, collaborative, and purpose driven. Our teams are filled with smart and innovative people who have helped us achieve such accolades such as:

• American Innovation Index Top 25 Most Innovative Companies, 2023
• Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies, 2023
• Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces, 2023
• Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women, 2022
• Newsweek’s America’s Best Customer Service, 2024
• Time World’s Best Companies, 2024
• Fortune 500 List, 2022

WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration

The expected starting pay range for this position is $22-$26 hourly. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.