Inventory Planner, Tabletop - Williams-Sonoma

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About the position

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 new 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
  • Build a team relationship with Merchant counterparts and partner to develop financial merchandise plans by department
  • Identify opportunities to drive the top line
  • 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

Requirements

  • 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

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
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