Description
About Us
Lolli & Pops and Hammonds Candies are two iconic confectionery brands dedicated to creating delightful, high-quality sweets that bring joy to our customers. As we integrate our operations following a recent acquisition, we’re building a dynamic, results-driven team focused on growth, innovation, and delivering an exceptional experience across all channels—retail, wholesale, and eCommerce.
Role Overview
The
Inventory Planner is responsible for
end-to-end sales and inventory planning, with a focus on accurate replenishment, optimized allocations, and proactive communication across teams and vendors. This is a cross-functional, high-impact role ideal for someone who is analytical, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced retail environment.
What You’ll Do
- Manage daily and weekly replenishment orders for warehouse and stores
- Optimize allocations by identifying sales trends and store-level opportunities
- Monitor and improve sell-through, margin, and inventory turns
- Lead communication with vendors on delivery timing and order management
- Oversee floor set planning, store-specific inventory decisions, and safety stock levels
- Own key system settings: display minimums, allocation profiles, etc.
- Drive process improvements and support planning tool upgrades
- Partner with Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Inventory Control to align on forecasts and strategies
What You’ll Bring
- 1–5 years experience in retail planning, allocation, or inventory management
- Strong Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Comfort navigating and learning new systems and software platforms
- Highly proactive, organized, and detail-oriented
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (3–5 years)
Why Join Us?
- Hybrid schedule: 3 days/week in our Denver office
- Competitive base salary + potential for bonuses and equity
- Full benefits package and flexible PTO policy
- Join a fun, passionate team building something sweet from the inside out
Compensation
The expected starting pay range for this position is $55,000-80,000 per year. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and equity.
Lolli & Pops is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state or local laws and ordinances. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law
