About the JobFor in immediate response, apply here directly: Inventory Planner - Williams Sonoma - Williams-Sonoma Careers
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.
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.
This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.
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.
