Job Description

The Supply Chain Specialist impacts the organization by coordinating and negotiating inventory purchases between supply chain stakeholders. This role is a key player in supporting the inventory planning team and maintaining cross-functional relationships and executing operational processes related to purchase orders. This role is part of a cross-brand team supporting the West Elm + Pottery Barn brands. The ideal candidate will align with the brands by bringing creative thinking and innovation to help drive profitable business decisions. As Williams Sonoma Inc. grows and expands in new marketplaces and broadens its supply chain footprint, the planning and execution of efficient supply chain strategies is crucial to maintaining market leadership and customer satisfaction.

• Create and maintain purchase orders based on the needs of cross-functional partners and supply chain constraints.
• Communicate and manage purchase order and transportation information with agents and vendors.
• Negotiate purchase order criteria with vendors and in-country teams to ensure proper flow of inbound inventory.
• Update weekly and ad-hoc reporting to ensure accuracy of inventory, costs, destination, and ship & ETA dates.
• Track and update customer facing order dates to properly reflect customer backorder dates and receipt forecasts.
• Partner with Inventory Management, Merchandising, Sourcing, Distribution Center Operations, and Transportation teams to investigate problems and develop solutions to maintain an efficient supply chain.

Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field.
• At least 0 - 1 year of relevant experience or recent internship.
• Time management and communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Suite.

We prefer some of these qualities as well:

• Understanding of retail supply chain.

Review these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role:

• Able to bend, reach, squat, climb stairs/ladder.

Our company benefits are second to none in the industry:

• Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products.
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities.
• Paid vacations, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and Holidays (in some locations).
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet Insurance.
• For more information on our benefits offerings, please visit MyWSIBenefits.com .
• To learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit: (Login credentials may be required).

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Since it was founded in 1956, Williams - Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams’ single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams – Sonoma. Pottery Barn and West Elm. Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you have a background in distribution, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources or home delivery – and are looking for a job with a strong opportunity for gaining new skills and for advancement – our Supply Chain Organization could be just the place for you.

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