Summary:

This position is responsible for supporting the Logistics Managers through operational planning, communication and ongoing awareness of the inbound supply chain network.

Essential Job Functions:

• Field status inquiries from corporate inventory teams for international purchase orders as they travel from origin country through the port, transload, and inland segments of the supply chain.

• Monitor our Ports Operations from end to end which includes communication with the Drayage providers, Ocean carriers, and DC’s.

• Manage foreign origin shipping exception cases: Container Utilization decisions, PO ship window and destination deviations.

• Monitor transportation milestones for PO’s moving via Ocean which includes resolving missing EDI events between service partners and GTNexus.

• Troubleshoot and diagnose intransit issues for all WSO Brands, all ship modes.

• Resolve ocean and air transit time questions and issues as they arise.

• Ability to run and update reports as needed within various applications.

• Review training materials for tracking systems with internal customers whenever necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 year Associate Degree

• 1 year experience in logistics or supply chain industry

• 1 year proficient experience in MS Excel and Word. Candidate must be able to create and maintain active spreadsheets.

• Possess the ability to work well with others and support team goals. Maintain flexibility and accept other duties as assigned while conducting business in a professional manner at all times

• Ability to work extended hours when necessary

   

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of PKMS, GTNexus, TMS and Yardview

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (includes Excel, Access and Word)

   

Associates desiring to be considered for this position must:

1. Submit an approved internal job posting application and current resume to Human Resources before the posting deadline

2. Meet minimum job qualifications

3. Meet eligibility requirements (non-exempt associates must be in their current position for six months (6) and exempt associates for twelve (12) months before applying for a posted position)

4. Must be performing satisfactorily in current position

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.
 
We employ thousands in our regional distribution operations and in our over 600 retail stores, customer care centers and corporate headquarters. That’s why we work hard to support the community, including the institutions that are important to our employees, such as St. Jude Childrens’ Research Hospital which we proudly support in its mission to treat and defeat childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

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

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