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About the Role
The Sr Inventory Planner is responsible for projections and purchasing for their areas of responsibility, managing Control Buyers, troubleshooting issues, and providing input on financial and assortment plans. This role also involves leading or participating in projects to improve systems and efficiencies, and contributing to department policy and staffing decisions.
Responsibilities
- Work jointly with Manager, peers and merchants to determine annual and seasonal concept sales projections and inventory strategies.
- Maintain and update sales data in forecasting system to ensure accuracy of item level projections.
- Direct the disposition process of overstocks and aged inventory (spif, sale book, outlet).
- Review and approve vendor buy plans, backorders and overstock, alert reports, in-stock list and priority receiving list.
- Communicate major flow changes to manager for budget (OTB) maintenance.
- Recommend changes to catalog depiction strategy.
- Travel to DC to monitor inventory and resolve issues and build relationships.
- Travel to Call Center to understand customer service issues.
- Lead or participate in department projects to improve systems and procedures.
- Manage and lead meetings.
- Participate in Catalog-Proof Review Process (photo, layout, copy).
- Determine workload for staff.
- Provide specific input on sales and inventory levels for Open to Buy and key meetings.
- People development: hire, manage, train, coach, appraise and develop.
Requirements
- 3-5 years retail experience (planning, buying, purchasing) or related 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.
Skills
- Excel
- Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- MS Access
- Business acumen
- Financial analysis
- Technical skills
- Prioritization
- Scheduling
- Communication
- Presentation
- Listening
Location
- Onsite (Monday-Thursday)
- Remote (Friday)
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Senior
Salary/Compensations
- $95,000 - $105,000
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
- 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
About the 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 Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.