Williams-Sonoma, Inc. - Company Overview

Since it was founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams’ single store in Sonoma, California, into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some of the best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, and west elm. That growth continues today. Our Global Supply Chain organization is the backbone of our company and key to its success.

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 is just the place for you.

Position Summary:

This position receives, stores and distributes material, tools, equipment and products within the warehouse ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all job functions.

Primary Functions:

• Assist shipping and receiving unloading trucks, checking in merchandise, matching purchase orders to sales orders and distributing materials throughout the DC for processing

• Process inbound BOL’s, shipping manifest, perform all administrative functions associated with scheduling and unloading of inbound freight

• Process outbound BOL’s, perform all administrative functions associated with the scheduling and loading of outbound freight

• Read, conduct research and compose professional e-mail responses to all department inquiries received

• Answer and re-direct incoming calls

• Filing of department paperwork (shipment paperwork, BOL and Commercial invoices)

• Perform a variety of job functions, including system work in MS Office, Qlik View, GT Nexus, Yard View and PkMS

• Perform analysis and summarize data pulled from various Qlik View dashboards at the request of the department manager

• Create excel based reports as requested by department manager

• General housekeeping which includes maintaining a clean and orderly work area

   

Minimum Qualifications:

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel)

• Have prior experience working with PkMS, Qlikview and Yard View

• Work well without supervision and be willing to cross train in other job functions such as load planning and inventory control

• Must be able to multi-task and learn new warehouse operating systems in a fast-paced environment

• Must be highly attentive to detail, have a team-first attitude and an ability to analyze new processes

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. promotes a drug-free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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