Remote Inventory Planner & Allocator | Flexible Hours

Lori's Gifts; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Hours

Awesome Discounts

Fun work environment

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance and 4O

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

Lori’s Gifts in Plano, TX seeks a Planner/Allocator to maintain inventory levels, use historical reports to determine order quantities, and process new purchase orders. You will assist with replenishment and collaborate with buyers to address delivery and stock issues.

This remote position requires occasional in-person meetings at our Plano headquarters and requires reliable high-speed internet. Associates or Bachelor’s degree and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with multi-store retail.
• Strong communication and analytical thinking skills.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and v-lookups.

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 shipping issues.
• Ensure pricing, category assignment, and store allocations are consistent.
• Meet with suppliers and plan follow-up on projected orders.
• Handle adhoc reporting and purchasing needs for suppliers and Buyers.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Deadline-driven

Forecasting

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Mi9 Retail

AiFi

Just Walk Out by Amazon

Microsoft Office

Pivot tables

V-Lookups

Outlook

Teams

Word

PowerPoint

Copilot

Job description

Lori’s Gifts in Plano, TX seeks a Planner/Allocator to maintain inventory levels, use historical reports to determine order quantities, and process new purchase orders. You will assist with replenishment and collaborate with buyers to address delivery and stock issues.

This remote position requires occasional in-person meetings at our Plano headquarters and requires reliable high-speed internet. Associates or Bachelor’s degree and strong Excel skills are essential.