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About the Team

You will be part of the Inventory Planning and Finance team responsible for the achievement of our topline and bottom-line financial targets through analytics and expense management with our cross-functional partners. With our pivotal role in the company's operations, we enjoy high visibility and collaborate closely with leadership to steer the business.

About the Role

You will collaborate and thrive in a dynamic environment, demonstrate and foster innovative thinking skills, and apply data and intuition to develop new approaches and solve problems. You will be responsible for supporting our retail locations, with a focus on optimizing store-level inventory and maximizing profitability.

You're excited about this opportunity because you will...

• Become a champion of Store Planning strategies by developing a thorough knowledge of store and tier performance through extensive analysis.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (merchant, visual, stores) to drive sales growth and margin expansion across all store locations via a test and learn approach.
• Create scalable tools, processes, and reporting and encourage sharing of best-practice to ensure consistency.
• Provide special interface to key field partners to identify opportunities, address risks and concerns, and provide insights into key initiatives and strategies.
• Develop financial acumen by:
  • Support the month-end close process, financial forecasting, and budgeting for our field organization through variance analysis, preparation of month-end accruals, and partnership with key stakeholders.
  • Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including sales, margin, and operating expenses. Providing strategic insights, hypotheses, and conclusions based upon this analysis.

We're excited about you because you...

• BA/BS degree in related field (Finance, Math, Statistics, Economics)
• 3-4 years of finance or retail experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint (Additional Data Analysis tools a plus)
• Proven ability to objectively interpret data and extract actionable insights that drive the business
• Maintain an entrepreneurial spirit amid a fast-paced, often changing environment.
• Strong organization, time-management, and prioritization abilities. Able to work in a fast-paced environment while remaining focused and analytical.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to foster a positive working environment, encouraging feedback and innovation.

Our Mission Around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We firmly believe that working in a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion spurs innovation, creates healthy and high-performing teams, and delivers superior customer experiences. We will create and nurture a global company culture where we confidently bring our authentic selves to work every day: where the only criteria for advancement are the quality of our work, the contributions we make to our teams and the business, and our ability to lead; and where our individual differences-whatever they may be-are valued, explored and appreciated.

Benefits Just for You

Depending on your position and your location, here are a few highlights of what you might be eligible for:

• A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 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

Your Journey in 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 and learning programs
• Speaker Series

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

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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..

The expected starting pay range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.

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