About the Team
The Inventory Planning & Management team is responsible for building and managing merchandise financial plans that optimize for sales growth, margin and turn. We are a trusted partner to the merchandising organization, providing insight into sales trends, inventory productivity and exit strategies. We are "numbers" people with a passion for analyzing and synthesizing data into forecast models, constantly updating plans in reaction to sales trends.
About the Role
The Director, Inventory Management is responsible for developing and executing brand financial and merchandising plans. They will execute inventory strategies to maximize sales, profits and to protect the brand, travel to stores and DC to identify opportunities; improve processes and resolve issues, manage the career development of Inventory Management team.
This is a hybrid role - 4 days / week onsite in our Portland office required.
You're excited about this opportunity because you will...
- Communicate inventory position, budget (OTB), financial re-forecast to senior management
- Demonstrate leadership to workforce and communicate overall strategy and financial goals across all functions at the organization
- Identify business opportunities and implement appropriate action to maximize financial objectives
- Principal contact with distribution centers and manufacturing facilities to insure appropriate flow of information
- Active leader in recruiting, hiring and development of staff to maximize retention
- Review current business and take appropriate action to maximize inventory productivity (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Lead weekly business review updates to communicate inventory position and risk
- Develop bottoms-up annual financial plans for presentation and approval by executive committee
- Review and forecast sales, expenses and cost of goods and take appropriate action
- Provide forecasts and sales, inventory and margins for concept department and / or item for organization (management, finance, merchants, etc.)
- Develop and submit monthly daily sales to finance
- Responsible for purchasing and distribution strategies to support concept goals, for both Finished Goods and Raw Parts for custom lighting and hardware
- Review business and strategy with executive merchandising staff. Identify trends, opportunities and actions necessary to maximize objectives
- Review floor set with merchandising and visual teams to insure successful execution
- Manage inventory flow to insure appropriate in-stock rates are achieved for floor set and web launches
- Maximize inventory opportunities and minimize liabilities for the brand by partnering with channel leads
- Mentor, educate and develop staff
Why you will love working at Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
We're a successful, fast-growing company with an entrepreneurial vibeA technologically and data-driven businessCompetitive salaries and comprehensive health benefitsWe're at the forefront of tech and retail, redefining technology for the next generationWe're passionate about our internal and external clients and live / breathe the client experienceWe get to be creative dailyA smart, experienced leadership team that wants to do it right and is open to new ideasWe believe in autonomy and reward taking initiativeWe have fun!We're excited about you because...
10 years retail experience5 years people management experience5 years DTC inventory planning experienceGlobal Business Acumen - Understand the complexity of business on a global scale. Embrace cultural and individual differences with empathy. Work with the nuances of specific local cultures to make informed decisionsStrategic and Analytical Capability Ability to think globally, strategically, and objectively. Effectively translates data into actionable insights, strategies and financial plansLeading Teams Attracts, develops and motives the talent needed for current and future business requirements. Articulates an inspiring vision for the future, establishes high performance expectations and sets example through own behavior. Ensures alignment of individual goals with overall business objectives. Coaches team members to success and holds individuals accountable for achieving resultsDrive for Results Credibility earned through delivering results. Balances urgent and effective action, commitment to excellence, taking initiative to resolve problems and work quality Demonstrates high initiative and provides leadership in a project-oriented environmentEffective Communication Communicates clearly and effectively with associates at all levels, board members, external partners and customers. Strong verbal and written presentation skills including the ability to communicate complex ideas in a simple way and to tailor key messages and presentation style to multiple audiencesInfluence and Collaboration Builds and sustains collaborative relationships at multiple levels in the company. Able to work through complex disagreements and conflict to achieve resolution. Builds trust by including others and by keeping the cross-functional teams focused on the success of the entire companyTechnical Competencies required :
At Williams-Sonoma Inc. you will need to work with multiple enterprise systems concurrently, so proficiency with ERP systems is required.Deep understanding of Excel is a must - we are constantly working in Excel and building new tools and models to analyze the business.Physical Requirements :
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of timeAbility to type on a keyboard and operate a PCAbility to converse over a telephoneAbility to transport materials or equipment or lifting, moving, carrying objects up to 50 pounds on a limited basisAbility to work in office and perform in corporate environmentBenefits :
Once you are here, you can look forward to a wide variety of benefits designed to help you grow, personally and professionally, to keep you healthy, to prepare you for the unexpected, to care for your family and to build a secure future. Depending on your position and your location, here's a look at what you might be eligible for :
A generous discount on all Williams Sonoma Inc. brands through multiple shopping channelsA 401(k) plan and other investment opportunitiesPaid vacations, holidays and other time-off programsHealth benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care tax-free spending accounts; medical, family and bereavement leave; same-sex domestic partner benefits; short- and long-term disability programs; life and travel insurance; an employee assistance programTax-free commuter benefitsA wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional healthIn-person and online learning opportunities through WSI UniversityCross-brand and cross-function career opportunitiesLocation specific sample salesA business casual work environmentTime off to volunteerMatching donations to qualifying nonprofit organizationsCompany-sponsored community involvementVarious discounts on local businessesWSI 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
