Inventory Planner

3 weeks ago

San Francisco, California, United States Williams-Sonoma Full time
Job Description

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About the Inventory Management Team

You will be part of the Inventory Planning organization is 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 Inventory Planner (Omni) role

The Inventory Planner (Omni) - WSI Brands is responsible for delivering a best-in-class customer experience through the strategic management of inventory for our Omni services including: Buy Online Pickup In Store (BOPIS), Buy Online Ship From Store (BOSFS) and Buy Online Ship to Store (BOSTS). This role will partner with multiple teams including Inventory, Merchandising, Distribution and IT to maximize sales, optimize inventory turn, and drive profitable growth by developing and executing strategies and standardized processes unique to each of the omni services.

Responsibilities
  • Review Corporate Open-To-Buy plans submitted by Inventory teams, and historical omni actuals to build store level forecasts for BOSFS and BOPIS so that stores are allocated enough labor hours in their budgets
  • Design inventory strategies for BOSFS to maximize sales while attempting to
  • (1) reduce stale/clearance inventory from stores
  • (2) reduce overall Backorders by identifying opportunities to leverage store inventory
  • Leverage historical data to identify key learnings around product, pricing, and inventory and apply learnings to future seasons.
  • Monitor store performance and coordinate with Store Ops partners to ensure customer orders are being serviced on-time with minimal delays
  • Review visual floor set plans to ensure appropriate representation of key-items and determine appropriate presentation minimums and safety stock requirements so that we do not sale into display quantities via Omni services
  • 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
  • Data driven individual with a curious, entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Minimum three years of experience in Inventory Management, preferably in an omni channel environment
  • Experience directly managing or mentoring one or more team members
  • Proven ability to objectively interpret data and extract actionable insights that drive the business
  • Proficiency in retail math and experience forecasting within a traditional open-to-buy
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills; comfortable addressing all levels within an organization
  • Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines
  • Ability to perform work onsite in the (San Francisco, Rocklin, Portland, New York, San Jose) office full-time pending state, local, and Company return-to-work guidance during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
We believe in People First

We firmly believe that working in a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion spurs innovation, creates healthy and high-performing teams, and delivers superior customer experiences. Our DEI initiatives prompt associate participation and engagement, aligning with our core vision to reflect the communities where we do business and put people first.

Benefits Just for You

Depending on your position and your location, here are a few highlights of what you might be eligible for:
  • A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 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
Your Journey in 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 and learning programs
  • 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 rate for this position is $85,000. 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.

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About Us

Our Company

Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn teen, pottery barn kids, Rejuvenation, Mark & Graham, west elm, or Outward. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.

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