Assistant Brand Planner - Order Management at Williams-Sonoma

Singapore, Singapore, Singapore -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Order Management, Supply Chain Coordination, Data Analysis, Cross-functional Communication, Microsoft Excel, Power Platform, Reporting, Problem Solving, Organizational Skills, Retail Operations

Industry

Retail

Description

Job Summary: Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of home furnishings in the United States and Canada. Our brands are among the best known and respected in the industry, including Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, and West Elm. We successfully market our brands through three major channels – retail stores, catalogs, and the internet. One of the key growth strategies for Williams-Sonoma Inc. is global expansion. This expansion will be done through company-owned & operated stores/DTC channels, and through strategic franchise partnerships. This role supports our retail operations by ensuring timely and accurate order coordination for product assortments across stores and channels. You will play a key role in ensuring products are available to meet customer demand and seasonal launches. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Order Management * Coordinate purchase order submissions with global partners to support seasonal product launches within required timelines * Ensure accuracy of order details, including quantities, costs, and delivery timelines aligned with retail calendars * Track order status and follow up on global placement, acceptance, and shipment to ensure on-time product availability in stores and channels -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Operational Support * Maintain and update order data in systems to ensure accuracy and visibility * Evaluate shipment progress and escalate delays or risks that may impact store availability -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Cross-Functional Communication * Liaise with Merchandising, Sourcing, and Logistics teams to support product flow into stores and retail channels * Communicate updates to internal stakeholders and global partners * Participate in cross-functional calls and discussions -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Reporting & Analysis * Prepare weekly and monthly reports for internal and external stakeholders * Support analysis of shipment timing and order performance to optimize product availability and sales readiness -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Continuous Improvement * Support process improvement initiatives * Contribute to team best practices and operational efficiency -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Success Measures * Timeliness and accuracy of order coordination * Data accuracy and system updates * Responsiveness to operational issues * Quality and timeliness of reporting * On-time product availability to support store operations and sales performance -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Qualifications & Experience * Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field * 1–3 years of relevant experience in retail, supply chain, order management, or customer service -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Skills & Competencies * Strong attention to detail and organizational skills * Basic analytical and problem-solving skills * Effective communication skills * Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented retail environment * Proficiency in Excel and power platform #LI-KW1 About Us Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of home furnishings in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Australia, United Kingdom and the rest of the world with franchise partnerships. Our family of brands are Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, PBteen, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, Mark and Graham, and GreenRow. Our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities remains as our core values. Today, we are a more than USD 8.7 billion company, with a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas. The Singapore regional office was set up in 2008 and we currently have more than 160 associates in functions such as sustainability, customs & compliance, finance, human resource, information technology, inventory planning, logistics, sourcing and quality assurance. The Global team is an inclusive employer where we recruit and provide employees with fair opportunities on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability. Find out more about us at our WSI LinkedIn Page [https://www.linkedin.com/company/williams-sonoma-asia/]!

Responsibilities

Coordinate purchase order submissions and track shipments to ensure timely product availability for seasonal launches. Liaise with merchandising, sourcing, and logistics teams while maintaining accurate order data in systems.