Manager, Catalog Inventory Management (Williams-Sonoma)

COMPANY: Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
ORGANIZATION: Williams-Sonoma
FUNCTION: Inventory Management
JOB LOCATION: CA San Francisco - Corporate
REFERENCE CODE: 4871BR
ASSOCIATE STATUS: Full Time TITLE

Manager, Catalog Inventory Management

 JOB DESCRIPTION

Manage a team of Control Buyers to execute planning and purchasing in accordance with company financial plans and management direction. Work to maximize fulfillment, minimize overstocks and achieve optimum inventory levels. Work closely with Call Centers and DC to resolve outstanding issues and improve customer service. Hire, train, manage, and develop staff. Recommend strategies to maximize sales, profit, turn, and customer satisfaction, including process and systems improvements. Review and make recommendations to Merchandising Plans and strategies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Communicate and present historical analysis to support business recommendations and merchandising strategies. Evaluate whether plan objectives are achievable at the program level based on comp business requirements, including item level plans. Oversee the development of inventory purchase and flow strategies.Responsible for Inventory and receipt planning and forecasting. Communicate information across departments. Recommend effective processes and procedures to improve workflow and results. Manage staff.Provide direction and objectives.Evaluate and appraise performance. Interview candidates and make hiring recommendations.Provide direction and clarify objectives. Evaluate and appraise performance.Mentor, educate and develop staff. Develop strong relationship with cross-functional partners.

 QUALIFICATIONS3+ years catalog experience. 5+ years business experience. 1-2 years people management experience.

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