Job Description
Who we are:
Born in Brooklyn, West Elm has been helping customers express their personal
style at home since the launch of our first catalog in 2002. Our home base is
nestled down under the Manhattan Bridge in the DUMBO neighborhood of Brooklyn,
NY, right above our flagship store. We are a dynamic, fast-paced brand with an
exciting growth strategy. We value imagination, diversity and giving people the
opportunity to explore, grow and shape our future. We look for innovative, smart
and hard-working individuals who enjoy creative thinking and ingenuity. Help us
carry out our mission of being a source of inspiration to our customers,
creating a global community and tirelessly seeking ways to evolve our brand.
About the Team
The Planning organization is responsible for the strategic planning of inventory
positions to drive sales, manage inventory turn, and deliver profit objectives.
Inventory leaders are innovators, optimizers and problem solvers who are
constantly seeking opportunities to move the business forward. We seek a
candidate who loves using data to tell the story and a team player who goes
above and beyond. The successful candidate will be curious, motivated and will
think outside the box, challenging the status quo. This role requires being
onsite in our Brooklyn office Monday through Thursday, and remote option on
Friday.
Essential Functions:
Plan and manage a department through the entire product life cycle:
* Partner with Merchants to create pre-season, item-level sales plans that align
with the product rankings, merchandising strategies, and tops-down financial
goals
- 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 optimal
inventory flow
- Utilize 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
*Determine item level order quantities and flow strategies and partner with the
Supply Chain Coordinator to ensure timely and accurate execution of purchase
orders
*Determine markdown and end-of-life disposition strategy for non-go forward
product
Key in this role:
* Build a 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
You:
- Have a desire and willingness to work collaboratively in a group
- Have an innate willingness to dig in and contribute with your team
- Are driven and motivated by the possibilities ahead
- Are a true business owner, comfortable with decision making and taking
calculated risk for the benefit of your business
* Think innovation is critical in a business environment and support others in
creative thinking
- Pride yourself on the quality of work and are a stickler for the details
- Naturally challenge yourself and others to grow.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in inventory management in retail
- Strong business acumen, financial analysis, and technical skills
- Experience with open-to-buy forecasting
- Ability to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
- Superior written, communication, presentation, and listening skills
Our Culture & Values:
We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success and we strive
to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection,
growth, and wellbeing.
People First:
Putting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to
grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and
location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available:
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
WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an
individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based
immigration).
This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.
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.
The expected starting pay range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 annually.
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.
Our 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. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the
industry. 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.
Job Tags
H1b, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Relocation package, Monday to Thursday