Supply Chain / Merch Coordinator

About Williams-Sonoma DC - The Colony, TX 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. 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. The Supply Chain Coordinator position is located in The Colony, TX. You’ll be excited about this opportunity because you will: Create and maintain purchase orders based on the needs of cross-functional partners and supply chain constraints. Communicate and manage purchase order and transportation information with agents and vendors. Negotiate purchase order criteria with vendors and in-country teams to ensure proper flow of inbound inventory. Update weekly and ad-hoc reporting to ensure accuracy of inventory, costs, destination, and ship & ETA dates. Track and update customer facing order dates to properly reflect customer backorder dates and receipt forecasts. Partner with Inventory Management, Merchandising, Sourcing, Distribution Center Operations, and Transportation teams to investigate problems and develop solutions to maintain an efficient supply chain. Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field. At least 0 - 1 year of relevant experience or recent internship. This is an onsite and in office role. Time management and communication skills. Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Suite. We Prefer Some Of These Qualities As Well Understanding of retail supply chain. Review these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role: Able to bend, reach, squat, climb stairs/ladder. Able to use computer for an extended period of time. Repetitive movement with hand and fingers to operate a computer, phone, and keyboard. 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). EOE About Williams-Sonoma Inc. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Williams-Sonoma, Inc.