Remote Inventory Planner & Allocator

Lori's Gifts, Inc.; Plano (TX); Remote; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lori's Gifts, Inc. is seeking a Planner/Allocator to maintain inventory levels, process purchase orders, and enhance replenishment processes.

You will work from home with occasional Plano meetings, supporting a multi-store retail operation and engaging with buyers and suppliers. Required are strong analytical and communication skills, experience with Excel pivots and VLOOKUP, and familiarity with backend retail systems (Mi9 Retail, AiFi, Just Walk Out by Amazon).

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with multi-store retail.
• Solid communication skills with strong critical and analytical thinking.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Highly analytical and able to review sales and forecast.
• Advanced Excel skills to include pivot tables and v-Lookups.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Copilot).
• Knowledge in backend retail management system and point-of-sale systems (Mi9 Retail, AiFi, Just Walk Out by Amazon).
• Remote with 1-2 days per month in Plano office for meetings.

Responsibilities

• Source and follow-up with suppliers on Item Setup Data to ensure accuracy and scheduling.
• Conduct product allocations (under the direction of the Buyer).
• Respond to field requests including vetted product requests and handling shipment/cost issues.
• Ensure pricing strategy, category assignment and store assignments are consistent by conducting category reviews.
• Meet with suppliers and follow up on projected orders with Buyer and department.
• Handle ad hoc reporting and purchasing needs for suppliers and Buyers as needed.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Sales forecasting

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel pivot tables

VLOOKUP

Mi9 Retail

AiFi

Just Walk Out by Amazon

Microsoft Office

Copilot

Job description

Lori's Gifts, Inc. is seeking a Planner/Allocator to maintain inventory levels, process purchase orders, and enhance replenishment processes.

You will work from home with occasional Plano meetings, supporting a multi-store retail operation and engaging with buyers and suppliers. Required are strong analytical and communication skills, experience with Excel pivots and VLOOKUP, and familiarity with backend retail systems (Mi9 Retail, AiFi, Just Walk Out by Amazon).