Head of Programme Management

Program Manager, Inventory Planning Strategy

The Program Manager, Inventory Planning Strategy, is responsible for leading the assessment, design, documentation, and implementation of best-practice inventory planning capabilities across one or more functional domains. This role manages a portfolio of process improvement, automation, reporting, and system-enhancement initiatives from initial discovery through implementation and stabilization. The Program Manager partners closely with brand inventory leaders, subject matter experts, Technology, Business Intelligence, and change enablement partners to translate business needs into standardized processes, documented requirements, scalable solutions, and measurable implementation plans. The role serves as a domain lead and project owner, ensuring initiatives are appropriately scoped, prioritized, governed, and delivered.

Conduct current-state assessments through workflow mapping, stakeholder interviews, data analysis, time studies, and gap assessments.

Facilitate cross-functional working sessions with brand inventory leaders and subject matter experts to define business requirements and future-state processes.

Translate business needs into clear functional requirements, use cases, acceptance criteria, process controls, and implementation specifications.

Partner with Technology, Business Intelligence, analytics, and other solution teams to evaluate solution options and support system enhancements, reporting capabilities, integrations, and automation.

Provide the process documentation, subject-matter context, requirements, and implementation guidance needed to develop training materials, onboarding resources, playbooks, and support tools.

Build strong partnerships across brands and functions while balancing enterprise standards with legitimate business-specific requirements.

Support the ongoing prioritization of the Inventory Planning Strategy roadmap based on business impact, scalability, complexity, resource requirements, and strategic alignment.

5+ or more years of experience in inventory planning, retail planning, business process design, supply chain transformation, program management, or a related discipline.

• Strong understanding of multiple inventory planning functions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects from discovery and design through implementation.
• Strong facilitation, written communication, stakeholder-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Benefits - A generous discount on all WSI 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 Continued Learning - 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, learning programs, and speaker series

WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration).

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.

In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.

Founded 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.

Locations 3250 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94109, US

Job Schedule Full time

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