Coveted. Curated. Collected.

Lulus is the online destination for chic and on-trend fashion, providing superior customer service,a carefully curated selection, and a personalized shopping experience. Based in California and servicing customers worldwide, Lulus boasts a fun and casual work environment with an innovative and team-oriented spirit. We are always on the lookout for top talent to join the Lulus team, as we continue to build our community and be the top purveyor of chic clothing and affordable luxury. 

Purpose and Key Results of the Position

The Inventory Planner is responsible for pre- and in-season management of inventory. This includes planning inventory to hit target in-stock levels while minimizing overstocks, tracking & reporting results to management and working closely with cross-functional teams to maximize the business.

The position requires experience with OTB management, proficiency in Excel, the ability to analyze and process large amounts of data, strong quantitative and analytical skills and the ability to solve complex problems. The ideal candidate must be able to multi-task with the ability to manage projects with a strong attention to detail, give and receive feedback and possess strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

·         Take a leading role in managing inventory and work toward creating a collaborative, innovative and results-oriented environment with cross-functional teams

·         Balance workload priorities across in-season and pre-season planning deliverables to ensure successful execution of inventory management (including buy planning, pre-season forecasting and bi-weekly re-forecasting)

·         Reconcile top-down & bottoms-up department plans to division plans and forecasts

·         Analyze pre-season plan and merchandising strategies for significant changes against last year

·         Create category level quarterly hindsight reports to drive strategic assortment decisions for future quarters and in-season management

·         Own and drive the OTB actualization process on a monthly basis

·         Identify and communicate tool and process improvement opportunities to the Senior Inventory Planning Manager

·         Provide support to leadership on special projects as needed

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

·         Strong Microsoft Excel skills

·         Strong analytical skills and ability to understand financial metrics and reporting

·         Detail oriented

·         Ability to problem solve and make effective decisions

·         Cultivate strong working relationships across multiple cross-functional partners to ensure business success

·         Demonstrates an ability to set objectives and goals and organize work appropriately to meet and exceed his/her goals

·         Anticipate risks and identify contingency plans and processes to prevent disruptions when risks occur

·         Demonstrate strong listening, written and oral communication skills

Education and Experience

·         Bachelor’s degree required (in Business or Finance preferred)

·         Minimum of 2 years of retail apparel planning and OTB management experience; ecommerce experience a plus

This is a full-time position. It comes with a fantastic benefits package including comprehensive health insurance and 401(k) with company match, as well as a generous paid time off program (just to name a few).

Interested? Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting a cover letter and resume for immediate consideration!

Lulus is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination. All employment decisions are to be made without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, physical/mental disability, military status or any other basis prohibited by law.