Assistant Brand Planner - Order Management

Job Summary:
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of home furnishings in the United States and Canada. Our brands are among the best known and respected in the industry, including Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, and West Elm. We successfully market our brands through three major channels – retail stores, catalogs, and the internet. One of the key growth strategies for Williams-Sonoma Inc. is global expansion. This expansion will be done through company-owned & operated stores/DTC channels, and through strategic franchise partnerships.

This role supports our retail operations by ensuring timely and accurate order coordination for product assortments across stores and channels. You will play a key role in ensuring products are available to meet customer demand and seasonal launches.

Key Responsibilities

1. Order Management

  • Coordinate purchase order submissions with global partners to support seasonal product launches within required timelines
  • Ensure accuracy of order details, including quantities, costs, and delivery timelines aligned with retail calendars
  • Track order status and follow up on global placement, acceptance, and shipment to ensure on-time product availability in stores and channels

2. Operational Support

  • Maintain and update order data in systems to ensure accuracy and visibility
  • Evaluate shipment progress and escalate delays or risks that may impact store availability

3. Cross-Functional Communication

  • Liaise with Merchandising, Sourcing, and Logistics teams to support product flow into stores and retail channels
  • Communicate updates to internal stakeholders and global partners
  • Participate in cross-functional calls and discussions

4. Reporting & Analysis

  • Prepare weekly and monthly reports for internal and external stakeholders
  • Support analysis of shipment timing and order performance to optimize product availability and sales readiness

5. Continuous Improvement

  • Support process improvement initiatives
  • Contribute to team best practices and operational efficiency

Success Measures

  • Timeliness and accuracy of order coordination
  • Data accuracy and system updates
  • Responsiveness to operational issues
  • Quality and timeliness of reporting
  • On-time product availability to support store operations and sales performance

Qualifications & Experience

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field
  • 1–3 years of relevant experience in retail, supply chain, order management, or customer service

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Basic analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented retail environment
  • Proficiency in Excel and power platform

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