Hybrid Inventory Planner: Forecasting & Margin Growth

Williams--sonoma,-Inc; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

401(k) plan

Paid vacations

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Commuter benefits

Wellness program

Learning programs

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Planner to manage a department through the full product life cycle—from pre-season planning to monthly open-to-buy forecasting and inventory management.

You will forecast, optimize inventory flow, and partner with Merchants, Allocation, Ecommerce, and Distribution to hit targets and drive margin. The role requires onsite in our office Monday through Thursday, with a remote option on Friday, offering high visibility and exposure to leadership within a

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years planning and distribution experience.
• Computer skills: Excel, Word, Outlook, 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 product life cycle from pre-season to open-to-buy forecasting.
• Create pre-season plans and present plans at investment reviews.
• Manage monthly open-to-buy forecasts to drive sales and margin.
• Forecast and review buys and replenishment by SKU to optimize inventory flow.
• Develop allocation strategies with Inventory Distribution and on-site merchandising opportunities.
• Identify potential inventory liabilities and take corrective actions.

Skills

Forecasting experience

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

MS Access

Job description

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Planner to manage a department through the full product life cycle—from pre-season planning to monthly open-to-buy forecasting and inventory management.

You will forecast, optimize inventory flow, and partner with Merchants, Allocation, Ecommerce, and Distribution to hit targets and drive margin. The role requires onsite in our office Monday through Thursday, with a remote option on Friday, offering high visibility and exposure to leadership within a