Who We Are

For over 60 years we have shared stories from across the globe that remind you of a time you cherish, a place you love and people who make you feel at home. We have inspired the home decorator, entertainer and gifter with our unique assortment of products sourced and designed around the world and we continue to be inspired by you. You, your authenticity, impact and distinction drive our success and inspires us to be inclusive, collaborative, open minded, adaptable, honest and respectful.

What You’ll Do

As a SWAT Inventory Planner, you’ll leverage your expertise to support the Inventory Management (IM) team by covering open roles and leading special projects as needed. This dynamic position offers unique exposure to multiple departments, flexing with the evolving needs of the business. You’ll be responsible for managing planner functions across assigned departments or categories, while building strong relationships with internal and external partners. When not assigned to a specific area, you’ll serve as a role model to other planners by providing training and contributing to tool development. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to grow, develop, and gain a deep understanding of a fast-paced retail organization.

In this role, you will: Develop and manage departmental financial plans in support of merchandising strategies. Partner with merchandising in developing item/program/category strategies to support financial plans. Recommend and execute changes as needed to ensure profitability and productivity. Guide the strategic execution of department initiatives for the Inventory Management Analyst and/or Inventory Management Specialist that support the open Planner position.

Business owner of total Department sales, margin and inventory results

• Manage the department annual financial plans and the monthly Open to Buy forecast at the department and category level with monthly presentation to senior management.
• Partner with Merchant on assortment strategy for core schematic, seasonal shops, and guidelines, ensuring the assortment will meet margin and sales plans. Execute appropriate buys to support.
• Develop preseason and in-season financial plans and analysis (units, sales, and margin) at the SKU, program, collection, or category level.
• Validate cost to assort, create inventory plans and manage order flow quantities to support sales, inventory, margin, DC space, in stock targets and turn plans.
• Develop profitable entrance and exit strategies with merchandising for new, seasonal and core replacement programs including in-season analysis and management.
• Responsible for forecast accuracy.
• Develop and manage PO generation, maintenance, and vendor communication. This includes projections, timely ordering based on lead times, balance between DCs, and flow for shops, guidelines, and advertised goods.

Be an integral partner with Merchandising, Visual, Store Operations, Vendors, Distribution Centers, and E-Commerce

• Develop and foster productive working relationships with all partners
• Ensure timely and clear communication with all partners

• Participate in regular team meetings to discuss upcoming deliverables and resolve any open issues

Responsible for Inventory Management Analyst and Specialist development and execution

• Communicate assortment plan with Inventory Management Analyst to achieve appropriate inventory optimization by store level, by developing flow strategies for all product types: core, seasonal, newness
• Direct Inventory Management Analyst to allocate appropriately to support schematic, shops, and guidelines to stay within in stock and turn goals.
• Direct Inventory Management Specialist in PO generation, maintenance, and vendor communication. This includes projections, timely ordering in system based on lead times, balance between DCs, and flow for shops, guidelines, and advertised goods.

Demonstrate strong leadership behaviors:

• High level of business acumen with the ability to quickly ascertain business conditions and determine priorities
• Strong sense of urgency and initiative
• Demonstrate the ability to influence, make decisions and act without having the total picture; comfortably handle risk and uncertainty. 

• Build rapport quickly and establish positive and productive relationships with internal colleagues and external business partners. 

What You’ll Bring:

• BS or BA degree required.
• Minimum 3-5 years Retail/Catalog/Internet Planning and Distribution experience
• Previous OTB management experience required.
• Supervising experience, a plus
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to deal with ambiguity and complexities.
• Proficient in Microsoft office products including advanced level Excel.
• Open-minded and adaptable; comfortable with multi-tasking, time management, and shifting priorities.
• Project management mindset: urgency, attention to detail, strong-follow-up to closure.
• Excellent ability in organization, communication, and presentation skills to influence others.
• Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of all applicable law.

Why We Love It

• Work life balance is a priority (work from home flexibility).
• Up to 30% employee discount and product sample sales!
• A fun and supportive work environment where you feel welcome and safe. 
• A culture of inclusion that empowers you to be your best authentic self.
• Opportunities to make an impact through your passions.
• Wellness Program including virtual fitness classes, personal health advocates, coaches, gym discounts and more.
• Accrued Vacation, Sick Time and Personal Holidays.  
• Eligible employees offered Medical and Dental Insurance, Vision Coverage, 401(k) Savings Plan, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance and more.

CA Pay Range is $115,000 to $135,000 annually

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If you need reasonable accommodations to complete the on-line application, please contact the Human Resource Department:

Phone: 1-833-680-2399

Email: hrsupport@worldmarket.com

This email address is only to request reasonable accommodation for the application process due to a medical condition. If you do not need a reasonable accommodation for such reason, please use the apply button below to complete an application and upload your resume.
 

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable laws, which depending on your location may include the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of World Market, LLC. to recruit, hire, train, promote, transfer and compensate our associates and provide all other conditions of employment including Company sponsored events without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, lawful alien status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, employment status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.