Inventory Control Clerk

About Williams-Sonoma DC - Olive Branch, MS

Since it was founded in 1956, Williams - Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams' single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams - Sonoma, Pottery Barn and West Elm.

Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you have a background in distribution, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources, or home delivery - and are looking for a job with a strong opportunity for gaining new skills and for advancement - our Supply Chain Organization could be just the place for you.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain Overview

By managing resources responsibly, caring for our people, and uniting around our values, we lead our industry and are proud to be recognized for our continuous action and progress in the following areas: Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies; Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity; Newsweek America's Most Responsible Companies; and USA Today Customer Service Champions. These honors reflect that we are truly a people-first organization.

• Over 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain
• 14.5M square feet of small parcel, personalization, furniture, and manufacturing space in the domestic US, Williams-Sonoma has developed an agile and capable distribution network consisting of the following:
  • Large package / furniture distribution centers located in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey totaling 9.2M square feet plus another 1.2M square feet of standalone final-mile furniture hubs.
• Small package eCommerce distribution centers located in Mississippi and Arizona totaling 3.2M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi
  • Sutter Street Manufacturing upholstery factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling with over 1,400 full-time employees producing approximately $900 million to $1 billion in sales of upholstered furniture
• Transportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN
• 700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and Turkey

This position helps maintain inventory accuracy throughout the building in both Primary and Reserve locations.

The Inventory Control Clerk (ICC Clerk) position is located in Olive Branch, MS.

You'll be excited about this opportunity because you will....

• Support MOD functions by the following:
• Ordering out SKUs and following up in getting the orders out the door.
• Process damaged Stock Keeping Units (SKUs), work with Transitional, Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) lookups, location moves, and pick merchandise
• Perform and complete cycle counting at reserve and picking locations
• Research inventory variances and Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) on the lock code report
• Able to use Pick Ticket Management System (PKMS) and Manhattan Warehouse Management for Open Systems (WMOS) to split and/or move cases
• Research lost merchandise in the Modules (MODS) and process wave closure collates
• Investigate cycle counts and inventory-related errors to provide feedback
• Perform Free Space, Location, Dock, and Drop Zone audits

Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates....

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• At least 1 year of experience in the Inventory Control field
• This is an onsite and in office role
• Must be able to perform basic math (addition, subtraction, and multiplication)
• Ability to multitask within the inventory control department
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Available to work in various departments and buildings as needed
• Focus on always maintaining a safe working environment
• Perform other warehouse duties as assigned

We prefer some of these qualities as well....

• At least 1 year of forklift driving experience with Order Picker (OP), Reach Truck (RT), and Swing Reach (SW)
• Have working knowledge of Excel, Pick Ticket Management System (PKMS), Radio Frequency Scanner (RF Scanner), WMOS (Warehouse Management Operating System) and AS400

Review these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role....

• Able to bend, reach, squat, and climb stairs/ladder
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs
• Comfortable with walking/standing 90% of the day
• Comfortable with working at heights up to 35 ft

Our company benefits are second to none in the industry....

• Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and Holidays (in some locations)
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet Insurance
• For more information on our benefits offerings, please visit MyWSIBenefits.com
• To learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit: (Login credentials may be required)

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