Inventory Planner - Omni-Channel

Lacoste; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lacoste is seeking an Inventory Planner – Omni-Channel in New York to deliver a forward-looking view of inventory across Full-Price Retail, Outlet, E-commerce, Wholesale and Concessions. You will analyze current and projected stock, drive visibility and health, and collaborate with Planning, Demand Planning, Allocation, Merchandising, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to align inventory with sales plans.

You will develop projections by channel and category, monitor health metrics, flag risks,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Merchandising, Supply Chain or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in inventory planning, merchandise planning, demand planning, retail planning, allocations or a related analytical function.
• Experience in a multi-channel or omni-channel retail environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of retail inventory metrics and inventory management principles.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large datasets.
• Experience with planning systems; Anaplan experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to translate data into clear business recommendations.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a comprehensive view of current and projected inventory across all channels and distribution centers.
• Develop forward-looking inventory projections by channel and category, incorporating sales plans, receipts, current stock, seasonality and business trends.
• Monitor inventory health using weeks of supply, sell-through, inventory turn, stock-to-sales and aged inventory.
• Identify inventory shortages, excess, imbalances and productivity opportunities, and recommend actions to improve inventory health.
• Maintain visibility to open orders, future receipts and projected ending inventory; flag potential receipt or inventory risks before they impact the business.
• Analyze inventory performance across channels and identify opportunities to improve inventory utilization and productivity.
• Support key commercial periods, promotions and seasonal transitions through proactive inventory analysis.
• Conduct weekly inventory reviews and translate sales and inventory trends into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Develop and improve tools and reporting that enhance inventory visibility and support faster decision-making.
• Partner cross-functionally with Planning, Demand Planning, Allocation, Merchandising, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to align inventory with business needs.

Skills

Advanced analytical skills

Strong communication

Proactive and detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Merchandising, Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Anaplan

Excel

Planning systems

Job description

At the crossroads of fashion and sport, Lacoste creates and liberates movement. Both universal and timeless, the brand transcends cultures and generations, elevating the crocodile as a rally sign.

An iconic French brand present in nearly 100 countries, Lacoste stand out for its unique know-how in each of its areas of expertise, from garment factory to omnichannel distribution.

At Lacoste, elegance goes beyond style. This elegance guides all of its actions and its social and environmental commitments.

Working at Lacoste is belonging to a community of 8,500 employees on the move to build the future. Committed to making equal opportunities a reality and to revealing potential, the company brings together talents from all walks of life, embracing their differences.

Lacoste is one of the inspiring brands driven by passionate people within the MF Brands Group, alongside Aigle, Gant and Tecnifibre (http://mf-brands.com/).

Summary

The Inventory Planner – Omni-Channel is responsible for providing a forward-looking view of inventory across all channels, including Full-Price Retail, Outlet, E-commerce, Wholesale and Concessions. This role will drive inventory visibility, health and productivity by analyzing current and projected inventory positions, identifying risks and opportunities, and recommending actions to ensure inventory supports sales plans while minimizing excess. The Inventory Planner will partner closely with Merchandise Planning, Demand Planning, Allocation, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance and Commercial teams.

Essential Job Duties

• Maintain a comprehensive view of current and projected inventory across all channels and distribution centers.
• Develop forward-looking inventory projections by channel and category, incorporating sales plans, receipts, current stock, seasonality and business trends.
• Monitor inventory health using key metrics including weeks of supply, sell-through, inventory turn, stock-to-sales and aged inventory.
• Identify inventory shortages, excess, imbalances and productivity opportunities, and recommend actions to improve inventory health.
• Maintain visibility to open orders, future receipts and projected ending inventory; flag potential receipt or inventory risks before they impact the business.
• Analyze inventory performance across channels and identify opportunities to improve inventory utilization and productivity.
• Support key commercial periods, promotions and seasonal transitions through proactive inventory analysis.
• Conduct weekly inventory reviews and translate sales and inventory trends into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Develop and improve tools and reporting that enhance inventory visibility and support faster decision-making.
• Partner cross-functionally with Planning, Demand Planning, Allocation, Merchandising, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to align inventory with business needs.

Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Merchandising, Supply Chain or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in inventory planning, merchandise planning, demand planning, retail planning, allocations or a related analytical function.
• Experience in a multi-channel or omni-channel retail environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of retail inventory metrics and inventory management principles.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large datasets.
• Experience with planning systems; Anaplan experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to translate data into clear business recommendations.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment.

CORE COMPETANCIES

• Initiative: Actively strives to achieve goals beyond the minimum level of performance. A self-starter who has the ability to work well without close supervision and in a fast-paced environment
• Mathematical: Must be proficient working with numbers to ensure correctness of date produced when compiling large volumes of data on a spreadsheet for analysis.
• Analytical: Must be able to identify and react to business trends in various markets.
• Organized: Must be able to develop a system that will enable you to gather and retrieve information quickly.
• Communication: Able to communicate clearly and productively with various business partners to foster open communication and to establish good working relationships within the business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Lacoste, we’re committed to providing equal opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, and/or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.