Inventory Planner: Forecasting, Open-to-Buy & Growth (Hybrid)

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

401(k) plan

Paid vacations

Health benefits

Commuter benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Planner in San Francisco to manage a department through the full product life cycle from pre-season planning to monthly open-to-buy forecasting. You will optimize inventory flow, drive margin, and partner with Merchants, Allocation, Ecommerce, and Distribution for opportunities.

This onsite role requires being in the office Monday-Thursday with a remote option on Friday, within a high-visibility category with leadership exposure.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 Inventory Distribution to develop allocation strategies and with E-commerce on site merchandising opportunities.
• Identify potential inventory liabilities and take action to maintain inventory targets.

Skills

Planning experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Word

Tools

Excel

Word

Microsoft Outlook

MS Access

Job description

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Planner in San Francisco to manage a department through the full product life cycle from pre-season planning to monthly open-to-buy forecasting. You will optimize inventory flow, drive margin, and partner with Merchants, Allocation, Ecommerce, and Distribution for opportunities.

This onsite role requires being in the office Monday-Thursday with a remote option on Friday, within a high-visibility category with leadership exposure.