Ecommerce Inventory Planner

About the Role:

We are seeking an eCommerce-focused Planner to support inventory planning for our fast-growing ecommerce channel. In this role, for an assigned category set, you’ll forecast inventory needs, as well as balance on-hand and on-order inventory to drive sales and margin. You’ll partner closely with the Commercial Planner to coordinate inventory across wholesale, international, specialty and bulk channels.

The ideal candidate is an experienced, highly analytical planner who has worked at fast-growing DTC brands. They can run SKU-level ladder plans on their own and turn forecasts into clear buy and allocation decisions.

Core Responsibilities

• Inventory Planning
• For an assigned category set, forecast demand for styles in the ecommerce assortment accounting for sales trends, product launches, product lifecycles and promotional calendars.
• Develop sku-level ladder plans covering receipts, inventory and weeks of supply to inform purchasing and financial planning.
• Prepare new purchase order recommendations and manage the on-order pipeline to keep inventory balanced with demand.
• Monitor inventory health and carry out replenishment plans to maximize availability and minimize stockouts and overstock.
• Spot inventory risks and opportunities early and present recommended actions to support business growth.

• Allocation & Distribution
• Partner with the Director of Ecomm Planning to balance virtual warehouse inventory strategies to support flexibility in fulfillment.
• Partner with Logistics and Operations to keep distribution accurate and inventory visible across the network.
• Work with Commercial channel planners to allocate inventory across ecommerce, wholesale, international, specialty and bulk channels based on demand forecasts and sales priorities.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Merchandising, Operations, Production, Marketing and Finance to align inventory plans with assortment plans, sales goals and margin targets.
• Keep cross-functional partners informed on incoming receipts and timing changes so they can accurately plan their related workstreams.
• Deliver weekly and monthly reports on inventory health and forecast accuracy, with clear callouts and next steps.

This is a hybrid role, reporting to the Director of Ecomm Planning. You’ll be based in our Brooklyn office 3-4 days per week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in inventory planning, allocation or related roles, ideally at fast-growing DTC brands.
• Proven ability to build and manage SKU-level ladder plans independently.
• Strong forecasting, financial modeling and inventory optimization skills; advanced Excel required, ERP experience a plus.
• Track record of turning forecasts into buy and allocation decisions that improve availability and margin.
• Clear, confident communicator who can walk cross-functional partners through plans and tradeoffs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment in balancing data with brand priorities.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary and annual bonus based on company and individual performance
• 21 days paid vacation + all federal holidays
• Full health benefits (health, dental, vision, mental)
• 16 weeks paid birth parent leave; 8 weeks non-birth parent leave
• 55% off Lola Blankets for friends and family
• Opportunities for career growth within Lola Blankets