Senior Inventory Planner - OMNI

Job Summary Title: Senior Inventory Planner – OMNI ID: 32865224317 Date Posted: Jun 9, 2026 Reports To: Chris Bach Department: 9904 - DC Inventory Optimization Shift: Monday - Friday | 8:00 am-5:00 pm (Fridays remote) Grade Level: 20 Employment Type: Full Time Exempt Location: San Francisco, CA Salary Range: $105,000–$120,000 Responsibilities Own the omni‑inventory planning process for BOPIS, BOSFS, and BOSTS, ensuring inventory strategies support sales growth, service levels, inventory productivity, and customer experience goals Translate Corporate Open‑To‑Buy plans, historical omni demand, store inventory positions, and service‑level trends into store‑level forecasts used to support omni fulfillment planning and store labor budgeting Lead BOSFS inventory strategies that maximize sales, reduce aged or clearance inventory in stores, and identify opportunities to leverage store inventory to mitigate enterprise backorders Develop and maintain reporting that monitors omni sales, demand trends, store fulfillment performance, inventory availability, back‑order opportunity, cancellation risk, aging inventory, and service‑level performance Identify risks and opportunities across omni services and recommend actions to improve in‑stock position, inventory turn, fulfillment speed, profitability, and customer experience Partner with Store Operations to evaluate store performance, identify execution gaps, and support action plans that improve on‑time order fulfillment and reduce customer delays Partner with Merchandising, Visual, Inventory Planning, and Store Operations to review floor set plans, key‑item representation, presentation minimums, and safety stock needs to protect in‑store selling and display quantities from omni demand Use historical data, seasonal trends, product performance, pricing, inventory availability, and fulfillment behavior to identify key learnings and apply them to future seasons, promotions, and omni strategies Partner with Distribution, Inventory, and IT teams to troubleshoot omni inventory, fulfillment, reporting, and process issues; support testing, enhancements, and post‑release validation as needed Build standardized processes, documentation, reporting routines, and communication tools that improve visibility, reduce manual work, and create consistency across omni inventory planning workflows Lead practical adoption of approved AI tools within Omni inventory planning by developing use cases that improve forecasting, reporting, exception management, process documentation, and decision support across BOPIS, BOSFS, and BOSTS workflows Lead cross‑functional conversations with Inventory, Merchandising, Store Operations, Distribution, E‑commerce, and IT partners to align priorities, resolve issues, and support profitable omni growth Mentor or support planners, coordinators, or cross‑functional partners by sharing best practices, training users on omni planning processes, and helping build broader organizational capability 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 Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field At least 3 years of experience in Inventory Management, Inventory Planning, Allocation, Replenishment, Merchandise Planning, or a related retail planning function; omni‑channel, e‑commerce, store fulfillment, or retail channel experience preferred Data‑driven individual with a curious, entrepreneurial mindset and strong ownership of business results Experience directly managing, mentoring, training, or informally leading one or more team members or cross‑functional workstreams Proven ability to interpret complex data, identify business risks and opportunities, and translate insights into actionable recommendations Strong understanding of retail math, open‑to‑buy forecasting, inventory turn, sales forecasting, receipt flow, margin, markdowns, and inventory productivity metrics Experience using planning, reporting, or order management systems to evaluate sales, inventory, demand, and fulfillment performance Advanced proficiency in MS Excel; experience with reporting tools, dashboards, or data visualization platforms preferred Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence business partners and communicate clearly with all levels of the organization Ability to balance competing priorities across customer experience, store execution, inventory productivity, sales, and profitability Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities, business needs, and system or process changes Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload, manage deadlines, and drive follow‑through across multiple workstreams Physical Requirements Must be able to walk, stand, and bend Able to use a computer for an extended period Repetitive movement with hand and fingers to operate a computer, phone, and keyboard Benefits 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 offers, please visit MyWSIBenefits.com To learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit: (Login credentials may be required) Equal Opportunity Employer This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. 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