About Williams Sonoma DC

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 Global Customs Compliance Coordinator, Regulatory Compliance position is located in Memphis, TN. This position is part of a team responsible for ensuring the company’s compliance to all applicable import and export regulations

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

• Working for an importer of retail merchandise
• Receive training in the area of Customs rules and regulations
• Obtain and prepare documents necessary to execute audit plans that test areas of compliance as well as assist with the review and information gathering to determine level of compliance
• Obtain declarations from vendors that support duty free treatment of imported products under Special Trade Programs and Free Trade Agreements or as required by various imported countries. Determine if declarations meet basic requirements
• Assist with filing Post Entry corrections and maintain Post Entry activity in the Customs database
• Assist in the preparation of communication to Customs and other government agencies
• Assist with research for restricted products
• Assist with various projects currently taking place
• Assist with establishing and updating guidance and procedures

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

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Experience with MS Access, Excel and Word
• Self-starter with a sense of urgency
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strategic thinker
• Able to elevate operational issues effectively

We prefer some of these qualities as well….

• Associates' Degree in Accounting or International Trade/Business or equivalent
• At least 2-4 years of work experience requiring auditing skills

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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