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About the Role

Lola Blankets, a fast-growing comfort and lifestyle brand, seeks a Director of Inventory Planning & Allocation - Commercial. This role supports the commercial business unit (wholesale, bulk, retail) by forecasting multi-channel inventory and managing on-order and on-hand inventory to optimize sales, margin, and service levels. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, experienced with fast-growing DTC brands, multi-channel/multi-category ladder plans, and virtual warehouses.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain demand forecasts with cross-functional teams, incorporating sales trends, product launches, lifecycles, and promotional plans.
Maintain and optimize multi-channel, multi-category ladder plans for daily through annual sales and receipt unit needs.
Place purchase orders and manage on-order pipelines to balance inventory, fulfill demand, and minimize excess.
Monitor inventory levels and recommend replenishment strategies to maximize availability and reduce stockouts or overstocking.
Identify inventory risks and opportunities, recommending actions for business growth.
Manage greige and liability fabric on-hand and consumption.
Allocate inventory across wholesale, bulk, and retail channels based on demand forecasts and sales priorities.
Manage virtual warehouse inventory strategies for fulfillment flexibility and working capital optimization.
Partner with logistics and operations to ensure accurate distribution and inventory visibility.
Collaborate with Commercial, Merchandising, Operations, Marketing, and Finance to align inventory strategies with assortment plans, sales goals, and margin objectives.
Provide weekly and monthly reporting on inventory health, channel performance, and forecast accuracy.

Requirements

7+ years of inventory planning, allocation, or related roles at fast-growing DTC brands.
Proven success at the Senior Manager or Director level.
Strong track record managing multi-channel, multi-category ladder plans and virtual warehouses.
Proven ability to deliver accurate daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and receipt projections.
Proficiency in forecasting, financial modeling, and inventory optimization.
Advanced Excel skills.
ERP experience (a plus).
Deep understanding of DTC and omnichannel distribution dynamics, including ecommerce, wholesale, and international markets.
Excellent cross-functional communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to balance data-driven decisions with brand priorities.

Skills

Analytical
Detail-oriented
Multi-channel, multi-category ladder plans
Virtual warehouses
Forecasting
Financial modeling
Inventory optimization
Advanced Excel
ERP
Cross-functional communication
Problem-solving

Work Type

Remote

Experience Level

7+ years of experience
Senior Manager or Director level

Salary/Compensations

Competitive salary

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, PTO)
401K with company match
Flexible remote work environment
Paid time off and holidays
Opportunity to make a direct impact on a high-growth, design-forward brand
Collaborative, passionate, and purpose-driven team environment

About the Company

Lola Blankets is a fast-growing comfort and lifestyle brand.
Mission to make the world a cozier place.
High-growth, design-forward brand.
Rapidly scaling brand.