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Williams-Sonoma, Inc. · 2 months ago

Sr Distribution Planner, Decorative Accessories - Pottery Barn Kids

151 Union Street, San Francisco, CA, 94111, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $100K/yr

4+ years exp

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is a prominent company in the retail sector, and they are seeking a Senior Distribution Planner for their Decorative Accessories team at Pottery Barn Kids. The role involves managing allocation functions and ensuring appropriate store inventory levels while collaborating with various teams to enhance distribution efficiency.

Responsibilities

Utilize and control the store allocation systems

Ensure stores maintain appropriate in-stock, service levels, and weeks on hand objectives

Set up appropriate system parameters, profiles, safety stocks, display minimums, etc., to achieve store/item in stock goals and objectives. Manage allocation system to rate of sale

Set-up and maintenance of the allocation system to ensure timely processing of new, current, and discontinued merchandise

Plan and execute allocations to support Visual floor sets and Perimeter or bay requirements by store group

Support specialized store assortments (warm weather, Flagship, bay variations, special purchase or store needs)

Can quickly get to the heart of a problem and disregard irrelevant information

Special projects, analysis, and report assignments as needed

Ready to lead 1-2 direct reports

Is able to manage workload of self + direct reports (broader scope)

Comfortable communicating and working with Managers and Directors in other functions

Qualification

Allocation experienceDistribution planningData analysisMS Office proficiencyRetail operations knowledgeAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsLeadership skills

Required

4 + years in allocation, distribution, or planning experience

You have a Bachelor's degree in Business or related field (an equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience may be considered)

Deep understanding of how to use data to drive decisions and communicate business needs effectively

You have superior computer skills including business applications such as MS Windows and MS Office including Excel, Word and Access

Understanding of retail operations, product lifecycle, and inventory strategies

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions to help drive the business