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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