Assistant Planner en Consuela LLC

Description

Assistant Planner — Consuela

Location: Austin, TX (On-site/Hybrid)
Reports To: VP, Merchandising & Planning
Department: Planning & Merchandising

Balance the Numbers. Fuel the Brand. Drive Growth.

At Consuela, inventory isn’t just a function—it’s a foundation. We’re searching for an Assistant Planner who’s passionate about combining data, process, and intuition to help fuel a fast-growing, design-driven omni-channel retail brand.

Reporting to the VP of Merchandising & Planning, this role plays a critical part in supporting inventory strategy, product flow, and cross-channel planning. You’ll help ensure we have the right product in the right place at the right time—partnering closely with teams across Merchandising, Production, Retail, E-Commerce, and Operations.

This is an opportunity for a detail-oriented, analytically-minded self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to grow their career in retail planning.

What You’ll Do

Inventory Planning & Replenishment

• Maintain weekly store replenishment models to optimize inventory across retail locations
• Enter and track all retail and e-commerce orders for replenishment and new product drops (newness)
• Allocate weekly product receipts across all channels based on sales forecasts, seasonal demand, and inventory health
• Support the monthly BOM (buy/open-to-buy) process, ensuring data integrity and timely updates

Product Flow & Operational Execution

• Partner with the warehouse and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery, receipt, and flow of goods
• Monitor and reconcile inventory discrepancies and proactively address QC and receiving issues
• Track inbound shipments and on-time delivery metrics, especially during new product launches or seasonal floorsets

Reporting & Systems Support

• Maintain and update key planning reports and dashboards, including KPIs like sell-through, stock cover, best sellers, and low stock alerts
• Ensure accuracy of SKU attributes, pricing, and product details across ERP and retail systems
• Support internal teams with ad-hoc data pulls, product performance analysis, and forecasting input

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with the Production Team to support purchase order entry and communicate delivery timing
• Assist in decision-making for pulling in or pushing out inventory to meet sales targets and maximize margin
• Support Visual Merchandising, E-Commerce, and Retail partners with accurate product availability info
• Participate in the rollout of new tools, processes, and system upgrades

Requirements

What You Bring

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in retail planning, allocation, inventory management, or buying
• Experience in fashion, lifestyle, or consumer goods strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, basic formulas required, etc.)
• Familiarity with ERP, POS, or planning systems (e.g., NetSuite, Retail Pro, Shopify, etc.) a plus

Skills & Attributes

• Analytically driven with strong quantitative and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to spot data inconsistencies
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate data into action
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities and timelines
• Curious, collaborative, and eager to learn in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Comfortable with ambiguity, change, and growth—this role will evolve as we do

About Consuela

In 2005, Consuela's Founder, CEO & Chief Creative Officer, Conni Reed found herself unfulfilled working in the corporate world. She set out on a quest to bring joy into her life and positively impact the world, honoring the artists and culture that shaped her fondest memories of being captivated by the vibrant contrast of colors, textures and human connection she enjoyed during childhood trips to Mexico with her father.

Conni set three goals; 1.) Make Art. 2.) Support and Uplift Women. 3.) Work in Mexico. Today, twenty years later, what started as a one-woman entrepreneurial venture out of her garage in Dripping Springs, TX, Consuela, is a beloved, vibrantly colored, textural, meticulously built handbag and accessories brand headquartered out of Austin, TX and Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico. 

The name Consuela is derived from the verb ‘consolar’, meaning to console, comfort and uplift. This spirit is reflected in Consuela’s simple yet powerful mantra: ‘Make Today Ridiculously Awesome!’ Our mantra shapes everything we do from designing with purpose to blending artistry with functionality to celebrating resilience and embracing all the twists and turns of life’s journey.

The ‘Art of the Unmatched’ is Consuela’s trademarked design philosophy and it’s the basis, foundation and inspiration for each collection. Consuela is representative of life’s journey, a collage of sights, sounds, emotions, and travels. Unexpected colors, textures, and patterns, that are purposefully “unmatched” rather than mismatched as if by mistake.

Driven to support and uplift women, Conni founded the Consuela Viva Babe program to honor women who inspire others with their courage and strength. This initiative reflects Consuela’s dedication to shining a light and sharing stories that could easily be overlooked.

Conni’s belief in nurturing the creative community is evident in her efforts to uplift communities in both countries. Through integrity-driven operations and long-term relationships, Conni supports culture and fosters thriving communities, underscoring her mission to grow and win together. Under Reed’s leadership, Consuela has earned recognition in Forbes Small Giants, with features in Us Weekly, NY Post, Good Morning America, Texas Monthly and more. 

Rooted in the 7P’s of our Evergreen Certification, we are a Purpose-driven team with the grit and resourcefulness to build a Private, Profitable, enduring and market-leading business that makes a positive dent in the universe.

Consuela continues to redefine fashion with purpose with a growing omnichannel business spanning  e-commerce (ConsuelaStyle.com), wholesale (1,200+ accounts), retail (3 stores), and national department store presence. As the brand evolves, Reed remains committed to creating art, supporting and uplifting women, designing with intention and celebrating life’s journey.

Ready to Build, Balance, and Grow?

Apply now and be part of the team behind the numbers that make our brand thrive.