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.

The Wave Closure Lead position is in Olive Branch, MS. With minimal supervision, this position will support Operations Manager/General Operations Manager with leading, guiding and directing a group of associates while ensuring that daily departmental goals are met through the Williams-Sonoma objectives in Safety, Service, Quality and Cost in the assigned department.

You’ll be excited about this opportunity because....

• Customer Service and Follow up
• Establish and promote hard work ethics through teamwork and collaboration with associates.
• Train and develop departmental resources to ensure staffing of all functions within the department.
• Share business information with teammates through floor presence and effective verbal and written communication.
• Produce Labor Management updates for pay for performance programs
• Control and maintain and steady workflow on the floor by ensuring all functions within the department are staffed with adequate headcount - partner with Operations Manager and move associates around by skillset to balance the flow if necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality of all aspects of job responsibilities
• Complete assigned projects independently and work well within a team environment
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with all associates and management staff
• Will serve as key back up for all ALS functions.
• Will serve as key contact for wave closure issues.
• Will conduct comprehensive weekly returns research, provide reporting, and analyze data to make suggestions for improvement.

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

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years highly proficient experience in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Advance knowledge of PKMS, Labor Management, and personalization systems
• Ability to balance multiple tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent follow up skills
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and extra hours as needed

We prefer some of these qualities as well….

• Strong understanding of DTC order fulfillment process

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, and time off to volunteer

• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits

EOE