Administrative Assistant I

Ontario, Canada

Job Description


About Williams-Sonoma DC - South Brunswick, NJSince 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 OverviewIn 2024, Williams-Sonoma was recognized as a Great Place to Work xc2xae 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
  • 14.5M 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 and Arizona totaling 3.2M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi
  • Sutter Street Manufacturing upholstery factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling with over 1,400 full-time employees 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
The Admin Assistant I position is located in Ontario, Canada.Youll 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
  • Manage administrative functions of the retail floor set and claims processes
  • Conduct billing and 3rd party service quality audits
  • Research orders and provide actionable feedback to improve customer experience
  • 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 candidatesxe2x80xa6.
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • 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.
Our company benefits are second to none in the industryxe2x80xa6.
  • 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 Holidays (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
  • To learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit:
(Login credentials may be required)EOEAt this time, we are not accepting referrals from third party recruiting agencies for this position.This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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  • Job Id
    JD2359251
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Ontario, Canada
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