Ft Worth

Loris Gifts•Plano, TX

18h•Remote

About The Position

The Planner/Allocator maintains appropriate inventory levels by reviewing historical reports, determining order quantities, processing purchase orders, and amending generated orders as needed. The role supports inventory control and replenishment process improvements, assists buyers with vendor meetings and product selections, and may track purchase orders and address delivery or stock issues. The position works with some complex tasks and is occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. This is a remote position for someone based in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, with an average requirement of one to two days per month at the Plano office for team meetings, training, and special-event preparation. Reliable high-speed internet or Wi-Fi is required.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience with multi-store retail.
Strong communication skills and critical and analytical thinking skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Highly analytical approach and ability to review sales and forecasts.
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Copilot.
Knowledge of a backend retail management system and point-of-sale system, such as Mi9 Retail, AiFi, or Just Walk Out by Amazon.
Must be within the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
Reliable high-speed internet or Wi-Fi required.
Ability to communicate and listen effectively while working with limited supervision.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree.
Experience with multi-store retail.
Knowledge of Mi9 Retail, AiFi, or Just Walk Out by Amazon.

Responsibilities

Source and follow up with suppliers on item setup data to ensure accuracy and scheduling, then process the information for Buyer review.
Conduct product allocations under the direction of the Buyer.
Respond to field requests, including vetted product requests and shipment, cost, and retail issues.
Conduct category reviews to ensure consistency in pricing strategy, category assignments, and store assignments.
Meet with suppliers and partner with the Buyer and department to follow up on projected orders.
Handle ad hoc reporting and purchasing needs for suppliers and Buyers.
Assist with inventory control management and implement process enhancements to streamline replenishment.
Assist buyers with vendor meetings and product selections.
Track purchase orders and address delivery and stock issues as needed.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.