Inventory Planner

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

About the Role:

As an Inventory Planner, you will manage a department through the entire product life cycle—from pre-season planning and investment reviews to monthly open-to-buy forecasting and inventory management. You will use forecasting tools to optimize inventory flow, drive margin, and support top-line sales, while partnering cross-functionally with Merchants, Allocation, Ecommerce, and Distribution to identify opportunities and maintain inventory targets. This role is within a high-visibility category and offers strong exposure to leadership.

This role requires being onsite in our office Monday through Thursday, and remote option on Friday.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage a department through the entire product life cycle:
• Create pre-season plans.
• Present plans at investment review.
• Manage monthly open to buy forecasts to drive sales and margin
• Manage inventory levels and turn targets.
• Forecast and review buys and replenishment by sku to maintain optimum inventory flow.
• Utilize the planning software to forecast sales and manage replenishment.
• Partner with the Inventory Distribution team to develop allocation strategies and with E-commerce team on site merchandising opportunities.
• Identify potential inventory liabilities and take action to maintain inventory targets.

Key in this role:

• Build a team relationship with Merchant counterparts and partner to develop financial merchandise plans by department.
• Identify opportunities to drive the top line.
• The ability to analyze the business day to day through reading and reacting to trends, and communicate actions to take.
• Develop and provide appropriate business analysis to influence purchases and assortment strategies.
• Be an integral partner with Visual, Store Operations, Sourcing, and the Distributions Centers.
• Act like an owner, being the expert on everything relating to the sales, inventory and margin of your department.

Criteria:

• Minimum 2 years planning and distribution experience.
• Computer skills -- Excel, Word, Microsoft 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.

Competencies:

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

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 $80,000-$90,000. 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.