About the Team
You will be part of the team responsible for getting the right product to the right store at the right time in the right quantities to support product and brand strategies. The Distribution team works cross-functionally in three seasons at a time; building pre-season allocation strategies to support product strategies, in-season through allocation and replenishment of product to stores driving gross margin and customer experience, and post-season by hind-sighting what worked and what did not; building strategies for future seasons. Our job is to ensure that every WS associate (store and DC) and customer has the best experience possible from a store inventory perspective while driving profitability and brand strategies.
You will be part of the team responsible for getting the right product to the right store at the right time in the right quantities to support product and brand strategies. The Distribution team works cross-functionally in three seasons at a time; building pre-season allocation strategies to support product strategies, in-season through allocation and replenishment of product to stores driving gross margin and customer experience, and post-season by hind-sighting what worked and what did not; building strategies for future seasons. Our job is to ensure that every WS associate (store and DC) and customer has the best experience possible from a store inventory perspective while driving profitability and brand strategies.
About the Role (Summary)
In the Distribution Manager role, you will be responsible for the professional development and training of multiple Distribution Planners as well as oversight of their departments. You will also be responsible for ensuring your team is focused on supporting brand strategies while making decisions that will delight our customers and drive margin dollars to the bottom line. The Distribution Manager will also own projects for the whole Distribution Team as we continue to improve systems, process, and optimization as an organization.
In the Distribution Manager role, you will be responsible for the professional development and training of multiple Distribution Planners as well as oversight of their departments. You will also be responsible for ensuring your team is focused on supporting brand strategies while making decisions that will delight our customers and drive margin dollars to the bottom line. The Distribution Manager will also own projects for the whole Distribution Team as we continue to improve systems, process, and optimization as an organization.
You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…
- Create and drive strategies as part of a cross-functional team including Merchandising and Inventory
- Identify business opportunities across departments
- Manage divisional level inventory flow and allocation plans
- Provide decision-making support to direct reports
- Oversee management of replenishment system and process to optimize inventory
- Ensure issues are communicated and escalated appropriately
- Support/drive resolution of issues
- Attend cross-functional business meetings
- Develop strong working relationships with field partners
Why you will love working at Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
- We’re a successful, fast-growing company with an entrepreneurial vibe
- A technologically and data-driven business
- Competitive salaries and comprehensive health benefits
- We’re at the forefront of tech and retail, redefining technology for the next generation
- We’re passionate about our internal and external clients and live/breathe the client experience
- We get to be creative daily
- A smart, experienced leadership team that wants to do it right and is open to new ideas
- We believe in autonomy and reward taking initiative
- We have fun!
We’re excited about you because… (Essential Functions and Experience)
- You have a bachelor’s degree in Business or related field
- You have advanced computer skills including business applications such as MS Windows and MS Office including Excel, Word and Access, and expertise in Planning and/or Distribution systems
- You have knowledge of theory and principles of Inventory Management
- You have led teams
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to transport materials or equipment or lifting, moving, carrying objects up to 50 pounds on a limited basis
About Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the home. Our family of brands includes Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, PBteen, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, and Mark and Graham. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room, and even outdoor spaces. We’ve seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn’t changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. In 2017, we acquired Outward, Inc., a 3-D imaging and augmented reality platform for the home furnishings and dĂŠcor industry. Today, we’re a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing – and we’re always looking for new energy and ideas.
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the home. Our family of brands includes Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, PBteen, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, and Mark and Graham. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room, and even outdoor spaces. We’ve seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn’t changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. In 2017, we acquired Outward, Inc., a 3-D imaging and augmented reality platform for the home furnishings and dĂŠcor industry. Today, we’re a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing – and we’re always looking for new energy and ideas.
Benefits:
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:
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 channels
- A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
- Paid vacations, holidays and other time-off programs
- Health 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 program
- Tax-free commuter benefits
- A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
- In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
- Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
- Location specific sample sales
- A business casual work environment
- San Francisco based bike share program
- Time off to volunteer
- Matching donations to qualifying nonprofit organizations
- Company-sponsored community involvement
- Various discounts on local businesses
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
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.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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