We invite you to be part of our team of trailblazers dedicated to helping people discover and enjoy the outside. Come join us. Because on the inside we’re all outsiders. And if it’s outside, we’re all in.

Position purpose: Supports L.L.Bean’s Wholesale channel by effectively employing systems, tools (Blue Yonder Fulfillment, SAP), process, and standardized reporting. Tactical role responsible for executing tasks related to Inventory and Fulfillment to support L.L.Bean’s Wholesale partner pre-season and in- season inventory needs. Effectively communicates with numerous internal counterparts. Provide ad hoc support to the Wholesale Team when needed. This role requires operating independently with oversight.

This is a CR-based position. To be considered, please be aware that you must be currently authorized to work in Costa Rica.

We offer:

• Extraordinary employee experience

• Flexible schedule

• Working from home

• Fitness subsidy

• Education subsidy

• 3 paid days to enjoy outdoor activities

• 5 Personal/sick days

• L.L.Bean employee discount

• Asociación solidarista

• Life and medical insurance

• Company doctor

  About you:

  Education Level: 4-Year bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or related field

  Experience: 2+ years of experience

  English level: C1 (Advanced)

  Skills and Qualifications

  Relevant Experience

• Aptitude for and some exposure to data, reporting and analytics.

• Experience executing a process or using organizational systems to ensure tasks are completed.

  Strategic

• Analytical. Able to read reports and draw conclusions.

• Able to compile & analyze data and reports, summarize, present findings.

• Identifies problems and seeks solutions, asks for support when needed.

  Relationships and Communications

• Able to build and maintain solid relationships.

• Strong interpersonal skills, team player.

• Delivers clear and concise communications across audiences.

• Engaged, self-motivated with a positive presence.

• Remains poised and professional in in difficult conversations.

  Operations and execution

• Organized, manages priorities and ensures tasks are completed accurately.

• Able to follow established process steps and meet deadlines.

• Able to navigate ambiguous situations.

  Technical skills

• Strong systems aptitude.

• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, proficient in Excel.

• Knowledge of systems such as SAP or Blue Yonder is a plus.

  About the role:

  Support inventory for Wholesale channel

• Understand Wholesale Channel order receipt and processing tasks.

• Review pending sales orders daily in Blue Yonder Fulfillment tool (BYFF) Wholesale workspace.

• Assess availability when orders are received, using forecasts from Inventory report.

• Ensure order details in Wholesale partner line lists align with BYFF. Inform and address issues with line lists. Review data uploads and make system adjustments as needed.

• Assess availability of products for in-season / at-once orders

• Inform account managers about backordered items that will not arrive within ship windows.

• Coordinate with Logistics Team to prioritize container receipts & decrease delivery dates.

• Utilize SAP for consultation on inventory availability and future inventory receipts.

• Support order acknowledgement process with buyers and account managers.

• Support RTV (Return to Vendor) process.

• Prepare Size Curve templates.

• Reconcile estimates in BYFF when orders are submitted. Decrement reserved quantities.

• Executes processes / Standard Operating Procedures; participates in continuous improvement efforts.

  Strategy & Analysis

• Utilize reports to proactively take actions and inform pertinent stakeholders.

• Identify data patterns and relationships; form conclusions, summarize and present clearly.

• Prepare reports for Wholesale Inventory dashboard and Inventory Review milestones.

  Relationships and Communication

• Collaborate with stakeholders across departments, mainly Inventory, Wholesale, and Logistics via email, chat, and live discussions or meetings.

• Participate in weekly meetings with stakeholders (Account Managers, Account Coordinators, Buyers, etc.). Inform them about backordered items that will miss ship window and collaborate on potential mitigation steps.

  If you care about the outdoors, joining L.L.Bean is a great way to feel good about what you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better, with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus, maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan. Because, when it comes to the outside—we’re all in. Visit llbeancareers.com to learn more.

  Being outside brings out the best in us, no matter where we come from or what we believe. At L.L.Bean, we value individual differences and encourage our co-workers to be themselves – because the uniqueness of each individual makes L.L.Bean better.

  Over a century ago, company founder Leon Leonwood Bean set out to make a boot to keep hunters’ feet warm and dry. Today, we continue to follow the trail he blazed, adding new paths to help more people discover the outdoors, whether it’s the thrill of sea kayaking, the quiet of early morning fishing or the vigor of a challenging climb. Of course, we remain true to L.L.’s core values, and are committed to quality, service, and putting the outside, inside everything we make. So join us, adventure awaits…

Being outside brings out the best in us, no matter where we come from or what we believe. At L.L.Bean, we value individual differences and encourage our co-workers to be themselves – because the uniqueness of each individual makes L.L.Bean better.