Degree Level: Bachelor's DegreeJob Description:About the CompanyFounded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of home furnishings in the United States and Canada. Our brands are among the best known and respected in the industry, including Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, and West Elm. We successfully market our brands through three major channels - retail stores, catalogs, and the internet. One of the key growth strategies for Williams-Sonoma Inc. is global expansion. This expansion will be done through company-owned & operated stores/DTC channels, and through strategic franchise partnerships.This position will be our leader for WSI's Global Inventory Management Team, which consists of the planning, order management, wholesale and strategic functions of the business.About the RoleThe responsibility will include planning and purchasing for our company owned stores and websites as well as the purchasing for our franchise partners. This position will develop and execute brand level financial and merchandising plans while also executing inventory strategies to service our customers, maximizing sales, and profits. International travel to our global stores, suppliers, and distribution centers may be made to identify opportunities, improve processes, and resolve issues. This position will also manage the career development of the inventory management team by developing specific measurable goals and objectives for the team. Demonstrating leadership ability is key to ensure consistent priorities are achieved for the team.You're excited about this opportunity because you will...Develop annual financial plans for presentation and approval by executive committeeProvide forecasts and sales, inventory and margins for the concept department and/or item for organization (management, finance, merchants, etc.)Communicate inventory position, budget (OTB), financial re-forecast to Head of GlobalDemonstrate leadership to the workforce and communicate overall strategy and financial goals across all functions at the organizationIdentify business opportunities and implement appropriate action to maximize financial objectivesReview current business and take appropriate action to maximize inventory productivity (daily, weekly, monthly)Develop and submit monthly daily sales to financeReview business and strategy with executive merchandising staff. Identify trends, opportunities and actions necessary to maximize objectivesManage inventory flow to ensure appropriate in-stock rates are achieved for floor set and catalog dropsMaximize inventory opportunities and minimize liabilities for the brand by partnering with mail order and internet distribution channelsBe an active leader in recruiting, hiring and development of staff to maximize retentionHire, mentor, educate and develop staffWhy 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!You should possess the following technical skills…Deep understanding of numerous networking protocols such as OSPF, BGP, VRRP, DNS, DHCP, proxy functions (forward and reverse), security protocols (IPSec, SSL, etc.), real-time protocols for voice (Skinny, SIP, H.323, MGCP), in addition to WAN communications protocols including MPLS, DWDM, OC carrier, BRI/PRIFamiliarization with cloud/storage servicesBasic scripting skills in Python, Perl, iRules, TCL, Chef/Puppet or Go is a plusYou should possess the following qualifications and competencies…More than 10 years of retail experienceMore than 5 years of people management experienceMore than 5 years of inventory planning and distribution experienceYou must possess a tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management, Business Management or other relevant qualificationsMeticulous and detail-oriented with strong follow throughStrong analytical, problem solving and organizational skillExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to prioritize and work in a fast paced, collaborative environmentAbility to deliver results by influencing internal and external partnersStrong international business acumen#LI-KW1About Us:About UsFounded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of home furnishings in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Australia, United Kingdom and the rest of the world with franchise partnerships. Our family of brands are Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, PBteen, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, Mark and Graham, and GreenRow. Our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities remains as our core values.Today, we are a more than USD 8.7 billion company, with 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.The Singapore regional office was set up in 2008 and we currently have more than 160 associates in functions such as sustainability, customs & compliance, finance, human resource, information technology, inventory planning, logistics, sourcing and quality assurance.The Global team is an inclusive employer where we recruit and provide employees with fair opportunities on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability. Find out more about us at our !
