Senior Inventory Planner, Upholstery - Pottery Barn

About the Inventory Management TeamYou will be part of the Inventory Planning organization 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 Senior Inventory Planner roleThe Sr. Inventory Planner, Retail is responsible for delivering a best-in-class customer experience through the strategic management of inventory for a high-volume product category within the retail channel. This role will partner with the Merchandising, Sourcing, and Distribution teams to maximize sales and in-stocks, optimize inventory turn, and drive profitable growth.ResponsibilitiesPartner 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 Analyst to ensure timely and accurate execution of purchase orders.Leverage historical data to identify key learnings around product, pricing, and inventory and apply learnings to future seasons.Review visual floor sets to ensure appropriate representation of key-items and determine appropriate presentation minimums and safety stock requirementsOwn 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.Operate a computer and communicate via telephoneTransport materials and equipment and lift, move, and carry objects up to 50 pounds on a limited basisCriteriaData driven individual with a curious, entrepreneurial mindset.Minimum three years of experience in Inventory Management, preferably in retail channelExperience directly managing or mentoring one or more team membersProven ability to objectively interpret data and extract actionable insights that drive the businessProficiency in retail math and experience managing a traditional open-to-buyExcellent collaboration and communication skills; comfortable addressing all levels within an organizationFlexible and adaptive to changing prioritiesStrong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlinesThis role is onsite at our San Francisco office Monday-Thursday and optional work from home on FridaysBenefits Just for YouDepending on your position and your location, here are a few highlights of what you might be eligible for:A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brandsA 401(k) plan and other investment opportunitiesPaid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteerHealth benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefitsTax-free commuter benefitsA wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional healthYour Journey in Continued LearningIn-person and online learning opportunities through WSI UniversityCross-brand and cross-function career opportunitiesResources for self-developmentAdvisor (Mentor) programCareer development workshops and learning programsSpeaker seriesWSI 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 immigrationThis 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 rate for this position is $86,000-105,000. 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.