About LAKE

LAKE started because two friends had a wild dream and the grit to see it through. We retained that entrepreneurial spirit while infusing our company with the things that really matter along the way, like kindness, trust, and authenticity. We're always above ego and work hard — in the softest pajamas imaginable. LAKE believes that the most comfortable part of your day should be celebrated. For us, these comfortable moments are nights at home with our families, weekend escapes with friends, a dose of me-time after a long day, and holidays that gather everyone together. 

About the role

LAKE's Planning team is so excited to welcome a Planning and Allocation Associate, reporting to the Senior Director, Planning. The Planning and Allocation Associate will play a key role in demand forecasting, store allocations, and inventory buys across LAKE retail stores. Working closely with both the Planning and Retail teams, you will ensure that our stores are set up for success, analyzing sales trend and performance data to ensure optimal inventory levels for all Boutiques.

You will...

• Build and manage accurate demand forecasts based on historical sales data, trends, and marketing plans to ensure appropriate inventory buys. 

• Produce weekly allocations to retail stores based on demand forecasts, sales trends, and inventory levels to minimize stockouts and overstock. 

• Regularly analyze sales data, performance metrics, and inventory performance to identify trends, assess product successes and misses, and prepare both regular and ad hoc reports. Use these insights to guide future inventory buys, seasonal strategies, and forecasting, supporting data-driven decision-making. 

• Develop seasonal size selling curves through detailed analysis for different product types, ensuring optimal size buys and inventory allocations. 

• Quickly address inventory imbalances or stock-related issues, adjusting to prevent disruptions in sales and improve customer satisfaction. 

• Recommend process improvements and strategies for better demand forecasting, allocation efficiency, and inventory management. 

You should have...

•  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with strong analytical and data manipulation skills 

•  Solid understanding of retail math, key metrics, and industry fundamentals 

•  Highly analytical with a passion for working with data, identifying trends, and drawing actionable conclusions 

•  Exceptional organizational skills, able to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and maintain attention to detail 

•  Adaptable, able to meet varying deadlines across multiple projects and timelines 

•  Positive, proactive attitude with a collaborative, team-oriented approach 

•  3-5 years retail planning and allocation experience 

•  Bachelor's degree required 

• Retail fashion experience is preferred