Williams-Sonoma, Inc. - Company Overview

About Williams Sonoma

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 2023, Williams-Sonoma was recognized as a Great Place to Work ® and Forbes Best Employers for Diversity, honors which reflect that we are truly a people-first organization. Our operation includes:

• Over 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain
• 15.1M square feet of small parcel, personalization, furniture, and manufacturing space in the domestic US, Williams-Sonoma has developed an agile and capable distribution network consisting of the following:
  • Large package / furniture distribution centers located in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey totaling 9.2M square feet plus another 1.2M square feet of standalone final-mile furniture hubs.
• Small package eCommerce distribution centers located in Mississippi, Arizona, and Tennessee totaling 3.9M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi and Tennessee
  • Manufacturing facilities located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling 861k square feet with over 1,500 full-time employees producing approximately $900 million - $1 billion in sales of upholstered furniture3 Sutter Street Upholstery Factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi 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 30 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

Working with operations management, leads, and team to ensure inventory accuracy, reconciling exception areas and ensuring that all units are available in the system for final delivery.

The Admin Assistant I position is located in Dania Beach, FL.

You'll be excited about this opportunity because you will....

• Run and scrub various reports to keep consistent inventory flow
• Work with HUB functions, to include Hub outbound and inbound
• Reconcile consumed, invalid and other exception cartons daily
• Assist with hub functions as required to include but not be limited to inventory accuracy, picking, waving, receiving, shipping, load closure
• Execute basic waving functions as needed
• Ensure audits are complete accurately and in a timely fashion
• Daily analysis of HUB inventory variances and upkeep of inventory and outbound reports
• Work aged inventory reports to ensure days on-hand number is meeting standards
• Daily completion and publishing of all metric reporting
• Daily monitoring of PCNL, returns and recon system work
• Conduct dock searches
• Daily monitoring of emails
• Collaboration with other departments and facilities via email or phone communication
• Safely and efficiently operate material handling tools and equipment
• Keep work area safe, organized and clean according to general warehousing practices and OSHA requirements daily
• Utilize Williams-Sonoma’s Mission, Vision, and Values to govern daily activities while maintaining required accuracy percentages, productivity (if required), and quality standards
• Other duties as deemed necessary

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

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• At least 6 months of experience with RF scanners
• Excellent attendance and willingness to be part of a team – performing whatever duties are necessary
• Excellent PKMS (or equivalent WMS) knowledge including hand held, truck mount and desktop
• MS Office Proficient: Outlook & Word – Basic to Intermediate; Excel – Intermediate to Advanced Skills required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary
• Ability to multitask and possess research skills
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, ability to work under pressure, and be a fast learner
• Flexible to work overtime as required

Preferred Qualifications....

• At least 1 year of experience in a distribution, manufacturing or retail environment

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

• Job requires continuous physical exertion – walking, bending, lifting, standing, climbing – must be able to lift 65 pounds minimum with or without accommodation

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, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and Holidays (in some locations)
• 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
• To learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit: https://shorturl.at/R3OAX (Login credentials may be required)

EOE

At this time, we are not accepting referrals from third party recruiting agencies for this position.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. (Generally, limit this language to exempt level positions only)