Job Description

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Job Summary:
The Assistant Wholesale Planner is responsible for the day-to-day administrative and operational support of the wholesale business. This role ensures sales order accuracy, shipment tracking, and timely communication with distribution centers and wholesale partners. Working closely with the Senior Wholesale Inventory Planner, this position supports process execution, reporting, and partner coordination to maintain operational excellence.
Reporting:

• Prepares and maintains weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales and inventory reports for internal reviews.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis and supports the Senior Wholesale Inventory Planner with custom data pulls or reporting templates as needed.
• Process Documentation: Maintains wholesale SOPs and workflows.
• Analyze historical data and pre- and in-season business trends to support accurate forecasting.

Monitor inventory levels to support brand strategy, minimize stock and ensure optimal in-stock rates for core products and seasonal launches.
Supporting Function:

• Buy Request Execution: Processes confirmed buys and works with Order Management to ensure timely PO and shipment flow, supporting alignment with forecasted plans.
• Sales Order Management: Accurately creates and updates wholesale sales orders in NetSuite to reflect planning decisions.
• Communication: Liaise with Distribution Centers (DC) and external partners regarding Purchase Order (PO) issues, ensuring clear communication and timely solutions.
• Problem-Solving: Address and resolve any issues arising within the wholesale processes, escalating insights that may impact planning accuracy.

Skills required:

• Analytics or related field preferred, experience handling large data sets
• Proficiency in Excel, Experience with data/reporting tools (PBI or others is a plus)
• Direct experience in NetSuite to support daily tasks preferred but not required.
• Clear Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external partners.
• Problem-Solving Ability: Quick thinking and initiative-taking in resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Diligence: Accuracy in handling PO entries and updating logs.
• Initiative-taker: Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage tasks efficiently without constant supervision.

Qualifications:
Candidate must possess a tertiary qualification with 2-3 years of Supply Chain Management, Order Management and/or Customer Service experience
Proficient in Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of Microsoft Access is an advantage
Proficiency in PowerBI is preferred.
Meticulous and detail-oriented with strong follow through
Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skill
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize and work in a fast paced, collaborative environment
About Us:
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 !

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