What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Inventory Planner - Rejuvenation position at Pottery Barn?
Rejuvenation, William-Sonoma, Inc.
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About the Inventory Management Team
You will be part of the Inventory Planning organization which is responsible for the strategic planning of inventory positions to drive sales, manage inventory turn and meet or exceed financial targets for your area of responsibility. Inventory associates are innovators, optimizers and problem solvers who are constantly seeking opportunities to move the business forward. You will collaborate with other business functions to support a product strategy intended to meet our customer's needs.
Overview of the Associate Inventory Planner role
Associate Inventory Planners support the business with the tactical responsibilities of supply / demand management- tracking purchase orders from point of origin to our Distribution Center, monitoring transfers, and preparing reports that help enable the team to make intelligent business decisions. As mastery is achieved in these areas, Assistant Planners will then be introduced to advanced Planning strategy and responsibilities, including Planning ownership of a product category. This role reports to a Planner.
This is a hybrid role - 4 days / week onsite in Portland required.
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
Criteria
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We firmly believe that working in a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion spurs innovation, creates healthy and high-performing teams, and delivers superior customer experiences. We will create and nurture a global company culture where we confidently bring our authentic selves to work every day : where the only criteria for advancement are the quality of our work, the contributions we make to our teams and the business, and our ability to lead; and where our individual differences—whatever they may be—are valued, explored and appreciated.
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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.