Associate Planner - Ecomm

<h3><strong>About the Role:</strong></h3>
<p>We are seeking an Associate Planner to support inventory planning within our fast-growing, ecommerce channel. This role will be responsible for forecasting inventory needs for the highest growth subset of the product portfolio, balancing on-order and on-hand inventory to optimize sales and margin. This role will also work closely with Commercial Planners to support wholesale, international, specialty bulk orders, and other distribution channels.</p>
<p>The ideal candidate is highly analytical and detail-oriented with experience at fast-growing DTC brands, and adept at ladder plans for SKU-level forecasting.</p>
<h3><strong>Core Responsibilities</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Inventory Planning</strong><strong><br></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Develop inventory forecasts in partnership with cross-functional teams, incorporating sales trends, product launches, product lifecycles, and promotional plans to inform purchasing and financial planning.</li>
<li>Maintain and optimize ladder plans, enabling daily thru annual sales and receipt unit needs at the SKU level.</li>
<li>Deliver buys to Production for on-time PO placement, and collaborate to manage on-order pipelines to ensure balanced inventory levels and timely demand fulfillment.</li>
<li>Monitor inventory levels and recommend replenishment strategies to maximize availability and reduce stockouts or overstocking.</li>
<li>Identify risks and opportunities in inventory and recommend actions to support business growth.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Allocation & Distribution</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Partner with the Director of Ecomm Planning to balance virtual warehouse inventory strategies to support flexibility in fulfillment.</li>
<li>Partner with Logistics and Operations teams to ensure accurate distribution and inventory visibility across the network.</li>
<li>Partner with Commercial channel planners to allocate inventory across ecommerce, wholesale, international, specialty, and bulk channels based on demand forecasts and sales priorities.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration</strong><strong><br></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Work closely with Merchandising, Operations, Production, Marketing and Finance teams to align inventory strategies with assortment plans, sales goals, and margin objectives.</li>
<li>Provide weekly and monthly reporting on inventory health and forecast accuracy.</li>
</ul>
<p><em>This is a hybrid role, reporting to the Director of Planning & Allocation (Ecomm). You’ll be based in our office 3 days per week in Brooklyn.</em></p>
<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>3+ years of inventory planning, allocation, or related roles at fast-growing DTC brands</li>
<li>Strong track record with ladder plans.</li>
<li>Proficiency in forecasting, financial modeling, and inventory optimization; advanced Excel skills required, ERP experience a plus.</li>
<li>Excellent cross-functional communication and problem-solving skills</li>
<li>Ability to balance data-driven decisions with brand priorities.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What We Offer:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Competitive base salary and annual bonus based on company and individual performance</li>
<li>21 days paid vacation + all federal holidays</li>
<li>Full health benefits (health, dental, vision, mental)</li>
<li>16 weeks paid birth parent leave; 8 weeks non-birth parent leave</li>
<li>55% off Lola Blankets for friends and family</li>
<li>Opportunities for career growth within Lola Blankets</li>
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