Administrative Assistant I

About Williams Sonoma - South Brunswick, NJ
Since it was founded in 1956, Williams - Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams' single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams - Sonoma. Pottery Barn and West Elm.
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 could be just the place for you.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain Overview
In 2024, Williams-Sonoma was recognized as a Great Place to Work ® and Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity, honors which reflect that we are truly a people-first organization. Our operation includes:

• Over 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain
• 15.1M square feet of small parcel, personalization, furniture, and manufacturing space in the domestic US, Williams-Sonoma has developed an agile and capable distribution network consisting of the following:
  • Large package / furniture distribution centers located in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey totaling 9.2M square feet plus another 1.2M square feet of standalone final-mile furniture hubs.
• Small package eCommerce distribution centers located in Mississippi, Arizona, and Tennessee totaling 3.9M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi and Tennessee
  • Manufacturing facilities located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling 861k square feet with over 1,500 full-time employees producing approximately $900 million - $1 billion in sales of upholstered furniture3 Sutter Street Upholstery Factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi with over 1,400 FTE's producing approximately $900 million to $1 Billion in sales of Upholstered furniture
• Transportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN
• 700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and Turkey

TheAdministrative Assistant Iposition is located in South Brunswick, NJ.
You'll be excited about this opportunity because you will...

• Perform daily completion and publishing of various reports with detail identification of discrepancies
• Trend analysis of variances and reporting of root cause and opportunities for coaching
• Communicate inventory issues and provide reporting via email.
• Attend and at times help facilitate inventory meetings with the Ops Team
• Utilize Williams Sonoma's Mission, Vision, and Values to govern daily activities while maintaining required accuracy percentages, productivity (if required), and quality standards
• Coordinating handoff and action plan with the previous and following shift
• Creating and implementing standard operating procedures to properly complete a job function
• Promote safety awareness and cultivate the safety culture throughout the company to help avoid unsafe or hazardous working conditions
• Ability to multitask and be extremely detailed on all written and verbal communications/documentation
• Other duties as assigned

Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates....

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• At least 6 months of administrative or clerical experience, preferably in an upholstery manufacturing environment
• MS Office Proficient: Outlook & Work - Basic to Intermediate; Excel - Intermediate to Advanced Skills required
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, ability to work under pressure and be a fast learner
• Excellent attendance and strong teamwork skills - performing whatever duties are necessary to complete the task
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and work extra hours as needed

Review these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role....

• Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and lift throughout the day
• Able to use computer for an extended period of time
• Lifting and moving up to 65 lbs with or without accommodation

Our company benefits are second to none in the industry....

• Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and Holiday (in some locations)
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet Insurance
• For more information on our benefits offerings, please visit MyWSIBenefits.com

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