Inventory Planner

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Inventory Planner to join our team at Williams-Sonoma, Inc. As an Inventory Planner, you will be responsible for delivering a best-in-class customer experience through the strategic management of inventory for a specific product category.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Merchants to create pre-season, item-level sales plans that align with product rankings, merchandising strategies, and tops-down financial goals.
• Design inventory strategies that balance the composition of new and core, carry-over merchandise, support in-stock and turn objectives, and fit within the bounds of departmental receipt budget.
• Determine item-level order quantities and flow strategies and partner with Supply Chain Coordinator/Assistant Planner to ensure timely and accurate execution of purchase orders.
• Review catalog proofs to ensure accuracy of SKU information and appropriate representation of key-items.
• Recommend actions for items on or at risk of backorder.
• Own monthly forecasting of department-level open-to-buy and recommend near-term actions to achieve sales goals and budgeted inventory EOMs.
• Determine markdown and end-of-life disposition strategies for non-go-forward products.

Requirements

• Previous experience in retail merchandising or degree in merchandising preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience in Inventory Management, preferably in e-commerce.
• Proven ability to objectively interpret data and extract actionable insights that drive the business.
• Proficiency in retail math and experience managing a traditional open-to-buy.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills; comfortable addressing all levels within an organization.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Excel.

What We Offer

• A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 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.

About Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

We believe in People First and are committed to creating a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our DEI initiatives prompt associate participation and engagement, aligning with our core vision to reflect the communities where we do business and put people first.