About Williams-Sonoma DC - The Colony, TX 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. This role is responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining purchase orders, communicating with vendors and vendor agents, and partnering with internal teams across Inventory, Merchandising, Sourcing, Transportation, and Distribution Center Operations.