Inventory Control Lead

About Williams Sonoma DC - Memphis & Olive Branch

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

In 2021, recognized as a Great Place to Work®, an honor which reflects that we are truly a people-first organization. Our operation includes:

• 3300 full-time associates across Supply Chain
• 9 large Furniture Distribution Centers located in Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, and Newark totaling 7.5 million square feet
• 38 delivery hubs in cities larger than 750,000 in population
• 3 small package ecommerce Distribution Centers located in Memphis, TN and Olive Branch, MS totaling 3 million sq ft, consisting of 1200 full-time associates and 5000 seasonal/temporary associates
• 4 Sutter Street Upholstery Factories located in North Carolina, Mississippi, and California with over 1,400 FTE's producing approximately $900 million to $1 Billion in sales of Upholstered furniture
• Transportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking and Rail consisting of over 45 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 Inventory Control Lead position is located in Olive Branch, MS. This position is responsible for working across multiple departments leading associates to complete tasks assigned by the Operations Manager.

You'll be excited about this opportunity because.

• Ensuring all tasks and goals are completed.
• Working with other departments to ensure proper hand off.
• Managing metrics for high quality customer service.
• Supporting Operations Manager/GM with leading a group of IB, OB, picking and put away associates while ensuring that daily departmental goals are met through the Williams-Sonoma objectives in Safety, Service, Quality and Cost.
• Share business information through floor presence and suggesting improvements to current techniques.
• Train and direct a team of associates to achieve departmental production goals to provide customers with the ultimate delivery experience.
• Control the workflow on the floor to include prioritizing team goals to ensure that deadlines are met.
• Track productivity, research and resolve issues, provide feedback on productivity and quality related performance.

Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates….

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• At least 1-2 years of experience
• Bilingual primarily Spanish and English
• Basic knowledge of Receiving, Replenishment, Picking, Shipping, Inventory Control, Profiling, and Waving.
• Monitor and ensure accuracy of all inventory transactions and maintain records of all stockroom locations.
• Train employees and staff in all inventory control processes according to SOP manual.
• Ability to multi-task and be extremely detailed on all written and verbal communications/documentation.
• Knowledge of basic math (addition and subtraction)
• Have working knowledge of Excel, PKMS, RF scanners, and AS400.
• Ability to multi-task and be extremely detailed on all written and verbal communications/documentation.
• Excellent attendance and willingness to be part of a team- performing whatever duties are necessary
• Available to work overtime and flexible schedules

We prefer some of these qualities as well….

• Working knowledge of OptiTurn.

Review these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role….

• Comfortable walking/standing 90% of the day
• Heavy lifting up to 75 pounds

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, holidays, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer & Matching Gifts Community Service Program
• 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

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