Inventory Planner - West Elm

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is a leading home goods retailer, and they are seeking an Inventory Planner to support their inventory planning organization. The role involves managing supply and demand, tracking purchase orders, and collaborating with other business functions to optimize inventory positions and drive sales.

Responsibilities

• Partner to create pre-season, item-level inventory and sales plans that align with product rankings, merchandising strategies and tops-down financial goals
• Ensure key item product assortment supports presentation minimums, safety stock requirements and marketing campaigns
• Help determine product order quantities and timing of order placement to support sales plans
• Review and analyze business to identify potential inventory opportunities or liabilities and take action to adjust inventory targets
• Own execution and distribution of weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting for your department
• 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

Skills

• You have a passion for our business and retail
• You are a data driven individual with a curious, entrepreneurial mindset
• You can thrive and adapt to a constantly changing environment
• Have a desire and willingness to work collaboratively in a group
• Possess strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Naturally challenge yourself to learn and grow
• You have strong computer skills including business applications such as MS Windows and MS Office, especially Excel

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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