Associate Inventory Planner, Textiles - Pottery Barn

Pottery Barn; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 53,600 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous discount on all WSI brands

401(k) plan and investment opportunities

Paid vacations and holidays

Health benefits, including dental and vision insurance

Tax-free commuter benefits

Wellness program

Learning opportunities through WSI University

Job summary

Pottery Barn in San Francisco is seeking an Associate Inventory Planner to support supply and demand management of inventory. This role involves tracking purchase orders, monitoring transfers, and preparing business reports to enable intelligent decision-making.

The ideal candidate will excel in Microsoft Excel, possess strong organizational and communication skills, and will work onsite Monday through Thursday with a remote option on Fridays. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits including a generous discount and healthcare options.

Qualifications

• Competency in Microsoft Excel required.
• Ability to prioritize and schedule work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Effective communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Create pre-season, item-level inventory and sales plans.
• Determine product order quantities to support sales plans.
• Execute and distribute weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting.

Skills

Competency in Microsoft Excel

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

About the Team

The Inventory Management team is responsible for maintaining inventory levels across the fleet and in the distribution center. They handle all sales and margin forecasting and use that information to project future inventory needs. Based on these forecasts, the team places new orders and reorders to ensure the right products are available for the customer.

About The 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. This role reports to a Planner. This role requires being onsite in our office Monday through Thursday, and remote option on Friday.

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.

Criteria

• Competency in Microsoft Excel
• MAC and PC proficient.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and schedule work in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Strong communication skills

Competencies

• DRIVE FOR RESULTS: Hit sales/inventory targets.
• CREATE SOLUTIONS: Use data to optimize inventory.
• OWN IT: Take ownership of categories managed.

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
• 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

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Compensation

The expected starting pay range for this position is $53,600 – $63,000. 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.