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Inventory Planner

Inventory Planner

Williams-Sonoma Inc.San Francisco, California, United States
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

The Inventory Optimization team is looking for a Distribution Planner to play a critical role in helping drive business decisions while providing actionable and strategic insights into leadership. The team works closely with internal cross-functional business partners – Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Merchandising, eCommerce, Finance, IT and many others - to identify and implement strategies to reduce our inventory through identification and execution of new strategic initiatives, data analysis, reporting and forecasting. We are looking for someone who is a true owner of their business and will contribute creative new ideas.

The Distribution Planner is located in San Francisco, CA.

You’ll be excited about this opportunity because you will :

  • Play a key role in driving strategic projects and analyzing a variety of business problems while working with cross-functional teams.
  • Summarize and analyze large data sets that will enable multiple functional areas to hit key milestones and help business leaders make quality strategic business decisions related to reducing DC inventory.
  • Identify reporting gaps that drive business improvement and develop automated reporting tools to drive actionable results.
  • Analyze industry’s best practices and conduct competitive research to influence long term changes to business strategy.
  • Quickly and efficiently run Ad-Hoc analysis to support leadership decision making .

Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates :

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business, Supply Chain Management, Analytics or related field or 5 years in Retail, Supporting Retail Management
  • At least 2-4 years’ experience in Business Strategy, Company Planning, Financial Analysis or Merchandising / Inventory Planning role.
  • Experienced with  Excel and SQL, understanding of WMS and BI reporting platforms (MSTR, QLIK, Power BI).
  • Able to drive to deadlines, anticipates and addresses conflicts, negotiates well, and delivers great outcomes.
  • Energized by complex problems and find satisfaction in solving them through a mixture of curiosity, analysis and resourcefulness.
  • We’re looking for someone who jumps in, learns quickly, and improves the team’s performance.
  • Flexibility – open to change, doing what it takes to get the best outcomes, comfortable with ambiguity and change in a fast-paced environment.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills for delivering non-technical presentations that influence business partners and upper management.
  • Pride yourself on the quality of work and are a stickler for the details.
  • Demonstrates self-management and initiative.

    • We prefer some of these qualities as well :

  • Strong experience with MicroStrategy Developer / Architect and dashboard / dossier creation.
  • Mastery in Excel, strong proficiency in SQL data mining.

    • Review these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role :

  • Must be able to walk, stand, and  bend.
  • Able to use a computer for an extended period of time.
  • Repetitive movement with hand and fingers to operate a computer, phone, and keyboard.

    • Our company benefits are second to none in the industry :

  • Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products.
  • 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities.
  • Paid vacations, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and Holidays (in some locations).
  • Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet Insurance
  • For more information on our benefits offers, please visit MyWSIBenefits.com .
  • To learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit : https : / / shorturl.at / R3OAX (Login credentials may be required).

    • EOE

    About Williams-Sonoma Inc. :

    Since it was founded in 1956, Williams - Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams’ single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams – Sonoma. Pottery Barn and West Elm. Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you have a background in distribution, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources or home delivery – and are looking for a job with a strong opportunity for gaining new skills and for advancement – our Supply Chain Organization could be just the place for you.

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