Senior Merchandise Planner

Job TitleThis role owns the tools, reporting and process infrastructure used by the West Elm Inventory Management teams across forecasting, Open to Buy, Investment Review, newness planning, reorders, AI adoption and planner support. The role keeps the current business running, improves user trust in the system outputs and helps translate system strategy into usable process for planners and managers.The right candidate is both analytical and operational. They can validate data, diagnose process breaks, maintain System and Excel-based tools, train users and partner with Inventory Strategy, Planning, Merchandising, Distribution, Tech and cross-brand teams during the transition to future planning systems or processes.Essential Functions• Own and maintain the reporting tools, dashboards and planning templates used by the Inventory Management team across forecasting, open-to-buy, seasonal planning, product launches, reorders, promotions and excess inventory• Ensure recurring business processes run accurately by refreshing data, validating formulas, checking outputs and preparing reports for planner, manager and leadership use• Support monthly planning and forecast review processes by building clear views of demand, sales, receipts, inventory, margin, channel mix, risk and opportunity• Validate data across planning systems, reporting platforms and source files to ensure business teams are working from accurate and consistent information• Troubleshoot system, reporting and process issues, then partner with technology teams and business users on fixes, testing, enhancements and post-release validation• Improve replenishment and reorder processes by supporting order recommendations, inventory flow logic, vendor constraints, location splits, order uploads and exception reporting• Support seasonal and investment planning by maintaining planning templates, validating product counts, reviewing demand adjustments and ensuring clean handoffs between process steps• Build standardized reporting views that reduce manual work and help users quickly identify business risks, opportunities and data quality issues• Maintain documentation, process calendars, file version control, training materials and user-facing resources for recurring planning workflows• Train planners and managers through practical documentation, short training sessions, troubleshooting guides and one-on-one support• Gather user feedback, manage a prioritized tools backlog and recommend process improvements that reduce manual work, improve speed and increase trust in system outputs• Drive AI adoption by helping manage internal AI tools, prompt libraries, process documentation, user access, training and practical workflow use cases• Translate complex system logic into clear business guidance for non-technical users and connect day-to-day process improvements to broader inventory strategy and future-system readinessOur Culture & ValuesWe believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing. People FirstPutting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available: BenefitsA generous discount on all WSI brandsA 401(k) plan and other investment opportunitiesPaid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteerHealth benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefitsTax-free commuter benefitsA wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health Continued LearningIn-person and online learning opportunities through WSI UniversityCross-brand and cross-function career opportunitiesResources for self-developmentAdvisor (Mentor) programCareer development workshops, learning programs, and speaker seriesAbout UsFounded 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 are 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 some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.Job InfoJob Identification 18818Locations 55 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11201, USJob Schedule Full timeJob Shift Day