Inventory Planner - Omni-Channel

At the crossroads of fashion and sport, Lacoste creates and liberates movement. An iconic French brand present in nearly 100 countries, Lacoste stands out for its unique know‑how across garment manufacturing, omnichannel distribution, and social and environmental commitments. The company employs about 8,500 people and is part of the MF Brands Group alongside Aigle, Gant and Tecnifibre.

About the role

The Inventory Planner – Omni‑Channel provides a forward‑looking view of inventory across all channels (Full‑Price Retail, Outlet, E‑commerce, Wholesale and Concessions). The role drives inventory visibility, health and productivity by analyzing current and projected inventory positions, identifying risks and opportunities, and recommending actions to ensure inventory supports sales plans while minimizing excess. The planner partners closely with Merchandise Planning, Demand Planning, Allocation, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance and Commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a comprehensive view of current and projected inventory across all channels and distribution centers.
• Develop forward‑looking inventory projections by channel and category, incorporating sales plans, receipts, current stock, seasonality and business trends.
• Monitor inventory health using key metrics including weeks of supply, sell‑through, inventory turn, stock‑to‑sales and aged inventory.
• Identify inventory shortages, excess, imbalances and productivity opportunities, and recommend actions to improve inventory health.
• Maintain visibility to open orders, future receipts and projected ending inventory; flag potential receipt or inventory risks before they impact the business.
• Analyze inventory performance across channels and identify opportunities to improve inventory utilization and productivity.
• Support key commercial periods, promotions and seasonal transitions through proactive inventory analysis.
• Conduct weekly inventory reviews and translate sales and inventory trends into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Develop and improve tools and reporting that enhance inventory visibility and support faster decision‑making.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Planning, Demand Planning, Allocation, Merchandising, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to align inventory with business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Merchandising, Supply Chain or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in inventory planning, merchandise planning, demand planning, retail planning, allocations or a related analytical function.
• Experience in a multi‑channel or omni‑channel retail environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of retail inventory metrics and inventory management principles.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large datasets.
• Experience with planning systems; Anaplan experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Ability to translate data into clear business recommendations.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented and comfortable working in a fast‑paced retail environment.

Core Competencies

• Initiative – Actively strives to achieve goals beyond the minimum level of performance; a self‑starter who works well without close supervision.
• Mathematical – Proficient with numbers to ensure correctness of data when compiling large volumes of data for analysis.
• Analytical – Able to identify and react to business trends in various markets.
• Organized – Capable of developing systems that enable quick gathering and retrieval of information.
• Communication – Communicates clearly and productively with business partners to foster open communication and strong working relationships.