Store Inventory Planner Allocator

Reports to Merchandise Planner

Location Onsite, Distribution Center in Columbus, OH

Schedule 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday, with occasional flexibility based on business needs

Salary Starting at $70,000

Luxe Brands is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Store Inventory Planner / Allocator to join our growing team. Reporting to the Merchandise Planner Lead, this role is responsible for ensuring the right product is in the right store at the right time to maximize sales, inventory productivity, and customer satisfaction. You’ll manage initial and replenishment allocations, develop store-level inventory plans, analyze weekly sales and sizing performance, and recommend inventory actions that improve sell-through, balance inventory, and minimize markdowns.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, organized, and comfortable turning data into actionable business recommendations. You’ll work cross functionally with Merchandise Planning, Buying, Distribution, and Store Operations to respond to business trends, identify sales opportunities and inventory risks, and support the company’s overall sales and profitability goals.

Our purpose is to create heartfelt moments and boundless inspiration — in the bridal industry and beyond. We achieve this through a family of brands designed to meet the needs of every bride, no matter style, vision, or budget.

Founded in 2008 as a woman owned business, Luxe Brands has grown from a single boutique into 16 stores across 9 states, with plans to expand our footprint over the next 18 months. Our proven concept resonates with brides wherever we operate, and we’re now embracing the opportunities and challenges of scaling a high-growth business.

Entrepreneurial at our core, we believe great businesses are built through great people and great execution. Our team is made up of career-minded, goal-oriented individuals passionate about delivering an exceptional experience to every bride. If you’re looking for a workplace where innovation meets intention, where your ideas matter as much as your drive, and where you can help build something extraordinary, Luxe Brands could be your next home.

• Respectful:
  Foster respect + a friendly nature towards co-workers and clients.
• Service Minded with Attention to Detail:
  Exude fanatical attention to detail and consistency while striving for excellence in daily tasks.
• Trustworthy:
  Be an open and honest individual to our clients and team members - this helps drive sales + camaraderie.
• Hardworking:
  Will go above and beyond to finish any task and provide extra assistance and effort to co-workers and the company.
• Positive and Energetic:
  Maintains a positive attitude regardless of circumstances.
• Values Communication:
  Effectively interacts with clients and co-workers to reach a common goal.

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to turn data into actionable inventory recommendations.
• Ability to identify sales opportunities, inventory risks, assortment gaps, and size imbalances.
• Strong understanding of retail inventory management and allocation strategies.
• Precision and accuracy in allocation, reporting, and inventory analysis.
• Effective collaboration with Merchandise Planning, Buying, Distribution, and Store Operations.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Adaptability to changing sales trends, inventory needs, and business priorities.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous process improvement.

• Allocation & Store Inventory Planning
  • Allocate incoming purchase orders to stores based on approved allocation strategies, sales plans, inventory targets, and store capacity.
  • Execute initial and replenishment allocations to ensure the right product is in the right store at the right time.
  • Develop and maintain store-level inventory plans by department, classification, and key item.
  • Establish inventory targets based on sales forecasts, store volume, seasonal demand, new store openings, and promotional activity.
  • Recommend replenishment, store transfers, redistribution, markdown opportunities, and allocation…