Job Description
About The Company
Our client is a globally recognized lifestyle brand headquartered in Southern California has spent over 30 years designing products that blend comfort and style. The company develops high-quality consumer products across multiple categories, with a strong focus on innovation and value. With a broad retail and e-commerce presence, the brand continues to expand across North America and internationally.
About The Role
A Store Planner for our Retail team will oversee a team of allocation analysts and drive inventory distribution strategy across an assigned region within the U.S. and Canada retail network. This role ensures that the right products are placed in the right stores at the right time to maximize sales and profitability while minimizing markdowns and transfers. The Store Planner will regularly analyze sales trends and partner closely with buyers to inform allocation decisions, while also collaborating with merchandise financial planning to align with broader financial targets.
What You'll Do
Monitor and proactively adjust store inventory by product category based on capacity constraints, sales trends, promotional activity, and seasonality. Utilize allocation systems to execute distribution strategies and maintain consistent product flow to stores.
Identify opportunities to improve allocation processes and partner with leadership to implement best practices. Ensure updates are documented and communicated effectively across the allocation team.
Coach and develop allocation analysts to support team growth and performance.
Build strong cross-functional relationships with merchandising, planning, and store operations teams to align on inventory strategies. Collaborate on product lifecycle management, including markdown execution and inventory consolidation.
Participate in demand forecasting and assortment planning by contributing insights on pre-season buys and allocation strategies using localized store performance data.
Analyze sales trends, forecasts, and inventory performance to make data-driven allocation decisions. Develop reporting and communicate key insights to senior leadership.
Partner with supply chain and store operations to ensure accurate and timely delivery of product to stores.
What You'll Bring
Advanced understanding of retail math and inventory management concepts, including KPIs such as sell-through, weeks of supply, and inventory turns.
Proactive problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify and address inventory challenges.
Strong attention to detail with high accuracy in analysis and reporting.
Highly organized with a strong work ethic.
Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in retail allocation, inventory management, or a similar function.
Demonstrated experience leading, training, and developing team members.
Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret complex data and drive decisions.
Excellent problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.
Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with allocation tools such as O9, Blue Yonder, or Oracle Retail.
Compensation
Experience in retail is preferred but not required.
$85,000–$110,000 base salary
Equal Employment Opportunity
This employer is committed to maintaining a workplace that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, ****** orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Our client is a globally recognized lifestyle brand headquartered in Southern California has spent over 30 years designing products that blend comfort and style. The company develops high-quality consumer products across multiple categories, with a strong focus on innovation and value. With a broad retail and e-commerce presence, the brand continues to expand across North America and internationally.
About The Role
A Store Planner for our Retail team will oversee a team of allocation analysts and drive inventory distribution strategy across an assigned region within the U.S. and Canada retail network. This role ensures that the right products are placed in the right stores at the right time to maximize sales and profitability while minimizing markdowns and transfers. The Store Planner will regularly analyze sales trends and partner closely with buyers to inform allocation decisions, while also collaborating with merchandise financial planning to align with broader financial targets.
What You'll Do
Monitor and proactively adjust store inventory by product category based on capacity constraints, sales trends, promotional activity, and seasonality. Utilize allocation systems to execute distribution strategies and maintain consistent product flow to stores.
Identify opportunities to improve allocation processes and partner with leadership to implement best practices. Ensure updates are documented and communicated effectively across the allocation team.
Coach and develop allocation analysts to support team growth and performance.
Build strong cross-functional relationships with merchandising, planning, and store operations teams to align on inventory strategies. Collaborate on product lifecycle management, including markdown execution and inventory consolidation.
Participate in demand forecasting and assortment planning by contributing insights on pre-season buys and allocation strategies using localized store performance data.
Analyze sales trends, forecasts, and inventory performance to make data-driven allocation decisions. Develop reporting and communicate key insights to senior leadership.
Partner with supply chain and store operations to ensure accurate and timely delivery of product to stores.
What You'll Bring
Advanced understanding of retail math and inventory management concepts, including KPIs such as sell-through, weeks of supply, and inventory turns.
Proactive problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify and address inventory challenges.
Strong attention to detail with high accuracy in analysis and reporting.
Highly organized with a strong work ethic.
Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in retail allocation, inventory management, or a similar function.
Demonstrated experience leading, training, and developing team members.
Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret complex data and drive decisions.
Excellent problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.
Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with allocation tools such as O9, Blue Yonder, or Oracle Retail.
Compensation
Experience in retail is preferred but not required.
$85,000–$110,000 base salary
Equal Employment Opportunity
This employer is committed to maintaining a workplace that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, ****** orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Retail Store Planner position is now open for candidates interested in the Operations Executive Jobs sector. This role in Los Angeles offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Operations Executive Jobs is a plus.
