Inventory Analyst

About the Role

Lola Blankets is a fast-growing comfort and lifestyle brand on a mission to make the world a cozier place. We are seeking an Inventory Analyst to own our end-to-end inventory from time of shipping to receipt at a warehouse to customer delivery. This is a hands-on, high-volume role. You’ll coordinate directly with vendors on shipping schedules, manage freight forwarder partnerships, keep our ERP accurate on cost and timing for every PO, maintain records, and partner with warehouse and operations leadership to keep receiving and inventory tight. Success looks like clean, predictable imports process & inventory management and a complete, audit-ready paper trail behind all inventory.

 

Core Responsibilities

Vendor & Freight Scheduling

• Partner closely with Lola Planning/Production team and vendors on production WIP, cargo ready dates, and freight pickups.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors on all shipping-related questions.

Freight Forwarder Management

• Book and approve shipping routes and rates with freight forwarders.
• Review and approve forwarder invoices against contracted rates; flag and resol