Buyer Full Time Supply Chain

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
Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity; and USA Today Customer Service Champions. 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
• The Supply Chain Coordinator position is located in The Colony, TX.

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.
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.
Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Suite.
We prefer some of these qualities as well:
~ Understanding of retail supply chain.

Able to use computer for an extended period of time.
Repetitive movement with hand and fingers to operate a computer, phone, and keyboard.
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• 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
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