Associate Inventory Planner

Loloi Rugs is a leading textile brand that designs and crafts rugs, pillows, and throws for the thoughtfully layered home. Family‑owned and led since 2004, Loloi is growing more quickly than ever. To date, we’ve expanded our diverse team to hundreds of employees, invested in multiple distribution facilities, introduced thousands of products, and earned the respect and business of retailers and designers worldwide. A testament to our products and our team, Loloi has earned the ARTS Award for “Best Rug Manufacturer” in 2010, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2023, and 2025. SUMMARY We are seeking a full‑time Associate Inventory Planner. In this position, you’ll be responsible for forecasting and planning inventory for multiple textile categories—thousands of SKUs in total. The ideal candidate can analyze a breadth of data, factoring elements like trends, product lifecycles, minimum order quantities, lead times, timing, warehouse capacity, and more to forecast and plan inventory. This position reports to our Director, Planning and Inventory Management, and at times works directly with leadership. This role is based in our Dallas, TX headquarters and is onsite 5 days a week. If you’re someone who enjoys the challenge of maintaining optimal inventory levels and timing within a fast‑growing company, this is an ideal position for you. RESPONSIBILITIES Determine proper inventory levels and reorder orders down to the SKU level based on selling trends. Identify sales trends in Excel. Evaluate in‑stock position across categories and communicate to cross‑functional partners on opportunities. Partner with the Director of Planning and Inventory Management, Sales team, and internal production team. Oversee purchase orders with our manufacturers and understand timing. Review, analyze, and present various inventory reports through Excel. Communicate directly with manufacturers for updates on lead times and MOQs. Responsibility for writing and following up on purchase orders. Steady communication with our manufacturers to ensure accurate ETAs on production orders, packaging requirements, etc. EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, & ABILITY REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in Retail Management, Business Administration, or a similar degree. 2-4 years of retail experience in inventory management, forecasting, and planning. Enjoys a team environment and collaborates cross‑functionally. Detail‑oriented and excels at multitasking. Tenacious drive and a positive can‑do spirit. Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Naturally analytical and data‑driven. WHAT WE OFFER Health, dental, and vision benefits Paid parental leave 401(k) with employer match A culture of meritocracy that fosters ongoing growth opportunities A stable, growing family‑owned company that looks after its employees Loloi Rugs does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. We seek a diverse pool of applicants and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. If you have a special need or disability that requires accommodation, please let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr