Manager, Distribution Planning

Pottery Barn • San Francisco, California • Posted June 10, 2026

About the Role

About the Distribution Planning Team

The Williams Sonoma Team is looking for leaders who can collaborate and thrive in a dynamic environment, demonstrate and foster innovative thinking skills, and apply data and intuition to develop new approaches and solve problems. 

Overview of the Manager, Distribution Planning role 

You will lead your team in the successful implementation of Allocation strategies for Pottery Barn Kids Stores. You will be responsible for guiding your team in implementing retail allocation strategies which optimize store-level inventory and maximize profitability.

Responsibilities

  • Become a champion of the Allocation team within the company, communicating achievements & contributions 

  • Lead team in developing seasonal strategies, allocation system best practices, and analysis to drive sales and growth goals.

  • Work cross-functionally with merchant and planning team leaders to optimize...