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About Williams Sonoma Distribution Center - (Braselton, GA)

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 2021, recognized as a Great Place to Work®, an honor which reflects that we are truly a people-first organization. Our operation includes:

• 3300 full-time associates across Supply Chain
• 9 large Furniture Distribution Centers located in Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, and Newark totaling 7.5 million square feet.
• 38 delivery hubs in cities larger than 750,000 in population
• 3 small package ecommerce Distribution Centers located in Memphis, TN and Olive Branch, MS totaling 3 million sq ft, consisting of 1200 full-time associates and 5000 seasonal/temporary associates.
• 4 Sutter Street Upholstery Factories located in North Carolina, Mississippi, and California 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 45 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

In this position, the candidate will be responsible for scanning cartons for customers' orders daily. This position requires you to utilize PKMS for order tracking/disposition. Constant communication with peers, leads, and managers to ensure daily goals are attained. Associate will perform other duties as made necessary by the business to provide customer service.

The Administrative Assistant I DC position is located in Braselton, GA.

You'll be excited about this opportunity because you will....

• Prepare and audit all trailers for shipping.
• Research cartons and waves
• Create and process bill of ladings.
• Verifying shipping labels for accuracy
• Ensure freight is scanned and moved to the correct load destination.
• Safely and efficiently operate material handling tools and equipment.
• Problem solves any discrepancies.
• Keep a safe and clean work area according to general warehouse and OSHA requirements.
• Perform detailed tasks with minimal errors.
• Detailed knowledge of WMS processes including (PKMS, SF3, Qlikview, Crystal Reports, and Waving)
• Outbound processing: creating, manifesting, closing outbound loads.
• Display leadership skills working cohesively with 3PL partners daily.
• Ensure outlet of allocations in outbound plan are waved properly.

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

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• At least 6 months of experience with an RF scanner
• Excellent PKMS, AS400 (or equivalent WMS) knowledge including handheld, truck mount, and desktop.
• MS Office Proficient: Outlook & Word – Basic to Intermediate; Excel – Intermediate to advanced skills required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary
• Ability to multitask and possess research skills.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic

We prefer some of these qualities as well….

• Multi-tasking and detail oriented
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Transportation experience strongly preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.

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

• Job requires continuous physical exertion – walking, bending, lifting, standing, climbing – must be able to lift 65 pounds minimum 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, holidays, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer & Matching Gifts Community Service Program
• 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

EOE

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