Associate Inventory Planner, Textiles
Pottery Barn
San Francisco, CA0–2 yrs1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years
- Must know
- OperationsSalesMarketingExcel
- Work
- On-site in San Francisco
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Operations93%Excel62%Sales29%Marketing6%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 30, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Associate Inventory Planners support the business with the tactical responsibilities of supply/demand management, tracking purchase orders, monitoring transfers, and preparing reports to enable intelligent business decisions. As mastery is achieved, Associate Planners will be introduced to advanced planning strategy and responsibilities, including planning ownership of a product category. This role reports to a Planner.
This role requires being onsite in our office Monday through Thursday, with a remote option on Friday.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner to create pre-season, item-level inventory and sales plans that align with product rankings, merchandising strategies, and financial goals.
- Ensure key item product assortment supports presentation minimums, safety stock requirements, and marketing campaigns.
- Help determine product order quantities and timing of order placement to support sales plans.
- Review and analyze business to identify potential inventory opportunities or liabilities and take action to adjust inventory targets.
- Own execution and distribution of weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting for your department.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Competency in Microsoft Excel
- MAC and PC proficient
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize and schedule work in a deadline-driven environment
- Strong communication skills
Qualifications
- DRIVE FOR RESULTS: Hit sales/inventory targets.
- CREATE SOLUTIONS: Use data to optimize inventory.
- OWN IT: Take ownership of categories managed.