Manager, Distribution Planning - Pottery Barn Kids

About the role

The Williams Sonoma Team is seeking a leader to join the Distribution Planning Team. The role involves leading the implementation of Allocation strategies for Pottery Barn Kids Stores, optimizing store-level inventory, and maximizing profitability.

Responsibilities

• Become a champion of the Allocation team within the company, communicating achievements and contributions.
• Lead the team in developing seasonal strategies, allocation system best practices, and analysis to drive sales and growth goals.
• Work cross-functionally with merchant and planning team leaders to optimize sales and margin across all store locations.
• Guide the team in collaborating to achieve appropriate mix, depth, and breadth of inventory for each location.
• Continually lead the team in making recommendations to minimize markdowns through inventory distortion.
• Work with key field partners to identify opportunities, address risks and concerns, and provide insights into key initiatives and strategies.
• Mentor the team members in translating assortment and buy plans into distribution parameters.
• Lead the team in improving on best practices to distribute initial orders and replenishments to stores.
• Work with visual floor set to ensure in-stock and presentation quantities by location.
• Insure stores maintain appropriate in-stock service levels (weeks on hand).

Criteria

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and inspire your team.
• A BA/BS degree in related field and/or 5-7 years of retail experience in distribution/allocation.
• Sharp analytical skills, well-versed in MS Office, proficient in Excel, and comfortable manipulating and reading data.
• Ability to build and sustain successful cross-functional relationships.
• Top-notch written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with JE/Tools Group replenishment system a plus.
• Maintain an entrepreneurial spirit amid a fast-paced, often changing environment.
• Ability to perform work onsite in the San Francisco office weekly Monday – Thursday and remotely on Fridays.

Our Culture & Values

We believe in taking care of our people and strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing. People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization.

Benefits

• A generous discount on all WSI brands.
• A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities.
• Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer.
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits.
• 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.
• Resources for self-development, including an Advisor (Mentor) program, career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series.

Pay and Schedule

The expected starting pay range for this position is $97,500-$115,800. 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.

About Us

Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands includes Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow. 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 significant changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half a century ago, but our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate remains constant.