Analyst, Supply Chain - West Elm

$65,000 - $75,000/Yr

Williams-Sonoma - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers

About the position

The Inventory Analyst role at Williams-Sonoma involves analyzing and executing inventory and pricing projects while managing relationships with various stakeholders. This position is crucial for maintaining data integrity for item-level pricing and making recommendations to enhance efficiency. The analyst will collaborate with different business functions to support product strategies that meet customer needs and drive profitable business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvements in inventory availability by partnering with Distribution Center Operations to resolve inventory issues
• Manage data uploads to efficiently and accurately maintain pricing and reduce pricing errors
• Recommend effective processes and procedures to improve workflow, profitability, efficiency, and transparency
• Coordinate communication around pricing and effective date changes to stakeholders
• Provide analytical support for projects, process improvements, and new business opportunities
• Partner with Inventory Management, Merchandising and Pricing teams to investigate opportunities and develop solutions for pricing maintenance
• Operate a computer and communicate via telephone
• Transport materials and equipment and lift, move, and carry objects up to 50 pounds on a limited basis

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in operations, inventory management, merchandising, or sourcing
• Strong analytical thinking skills
• Time management and communication skills
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Suite
• College degree preferred
• Ability to perform work onsite in the New York office full-time pending state, local, and Company return-to-work guidance during and after the COVID-19 pandemic

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a collaborative team environment
• Comfortable with decision making and calculated risk taking
• Innovative thinking in a business context
• Attention to detail and quality of work
• Ability to manage workload among competing priorities
• Motivated by growth and development opportunities

Benefits

• A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 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
• Advisor (Mentor) program
• Career development workshops and learning programs
• Speaker series