Associate Inventory Planner

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Health benefits

Dental & vision

Commuter benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is seeking an Associate Inventory Planner in San Francisco. This role supports tactical supply/demand management, tracks POs from origin to distribution center, and prepares actionable reports to guide decision making.

As you gain mastery, you’ll advance to planning ownership of a product category and contribute to merchandising strategies and sales plans.

Qualifications

• Passion for retail and business; data-driven mindset.
• Thrives in a changing environment and collaborates well.
• Strong organizational skills; able to prioritize to deadlines.
• Proficient with MS Windows and MS Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Partner to create pre-season, item-level inventory plans aligned with goals.
• Ensure assortment supports presentation minimums and stock requirements.
• Help determine product order quantities and timing of orders.
• Review business to identify inventory opportunities or liabilities.
• Own weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting for the department.
• Operate a computer and communicate via telephone; lift up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Data-driven

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Excel proficiency

Tools

MS Windows

MS Office

Excel

Job description

About the Inventory Management Team

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.

Overview of the Associate Inventory Planner role

Associate Inventory Planners support the business with the tactical responsibilities of supply/demand management- tracking purchase orders from point of origin to our Distribution Center, monitoring transfers, and preparing reports that help enable the team to make intelligent business decisions. As mastery is achieved in these areas, Associate Planners will then be introduced to advanced Planning strategy and responsibilities, including Planning ownership of a product category.

Responsibilities

• Partner to create pre-season, item-level inventory and sales plans that align with product rankings, merchandising strategies and tops-down financial goals.
• Ensure key item product assortment supports presentation minimums, safety stock requirements and marketing campaigns.
• Help determine product order quantities and timing of order placement to support sales plans.
• Review and analyze business to identify potential inventory opportunities or liabilities and take action to adjust inventory targets.
• Own execution and distribution of weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting for your department.
• Operate a computer and communicate via telephone
• Transport materials and equipment and lift, move, and carry objects up to 50 pounds on a limited basis

Criteria

• You have a passion for our business and retail
• You are a data driven individual with a curious, entrepreneurial mindset
• You can thrive and adapt to a constantly changing environment
• Have a desire and willingness to work collaboratively in a group
• Possess strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Naturally challenge yourself to learn and grow
• You have strong computer skills including business applications such as MS Windows and MS Office, especially Excel
• Ability to perform work onsite at our San Francisco office Monday through Thursday with Friday being optional work from home.

Our Culture & Values

We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing.

People First

Putting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available:

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 that supports your physical, financial and emotional health

Continued Learning

• 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

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).

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

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.

The expected starting pay range for this position is$53,600.00 - $63,000.00 annually. 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.