Seasonal Inventory Administrative Assistant

Seasonal role based in South Brunswick, NJ, supporting the dynamic and fast-paced Supply Chain environment at Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

About the role

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. operates one of the largest home-furnishings retail networks in the country, with brands including Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, and West Elm. Our Distribution Centers are critical links between factories and our retail, online, and mail-order customers worldwide. This role is located at the South Brunswick, NJ Distribution Center, which is part of an agile, rapidly expanding network of over 14.5 million square feet across the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily completion and publishing of various reports with detailed identification of discrepancies.
• Conduct trend analysis of variances, reporting root causes and opportunities for coaching.
• Communicate inventory issues and provide reporting via email.
• Attend and, at times, help facilitate inventory meetings with the Operations Team.
• Utilize Williams-Sonoma’s Mission, Vision, and Values to govern daily activities while maintaining required accuracy, productivity, and quality standards.
• Coordinate handoff and action plans with the previous and following shifts.
• Create and implement standard operating procedures to properly complete job functions.
• Promote safety awareness and cultivate a safety culture to help avoid unsafe or hazardous working conditions.
• Multitask while maintaining extreme attention to detail in all written and verbal communications/documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of administrative or clerical experience, preferably in an upholstery manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office: Outlook (Basic to Intermediate) and Excel (Intermediate to Advanced).
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to work under pressure while being a fast learner.
• Excellent attendance and strong teamwork skills; willingness to perform whatever duties are necessary to complete tasks.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and extra hours as needed.
• Effective communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing.

Physical Requirements

• Comfortable walking and standing 100% of the day.
• Able to bend, reach, squat, and climb stairs/ladders.
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs.

Pay

$18.00/hr - $19.50/hr

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Benefits

• Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products.