Lauren Cermak Allen
About Lauren Cermak Allen
Lauren Cermak Allen serves as the Senior Demand Planning Manager at Spanx, a position she has held since 2018. With a background in merchandise planning and analysis, she has accumulated extensive experience in the fashion industry over the past decade.
Work at Spanx
Lauren Cermak Allen has been employed at Spanx since 2015. She initially served as a Planning Manager for three years before advancing to the role of Senior Demand Planning Manager in 2018. In her current position, she has accumulated six years of experience in demand planning, contributing to the company's operational strategies in Atlanta, Georgia.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Spanx, Lauren held various positions in the retail and fashion industries. She worked at Carter's | OshKosh B'gosh as an Associate Merchandise Planner from 2013 to 2015 and as an Assistant Merchandise Planner from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she served as a Merchandise Analyst at American Eagle Outfitters from 2009 to 2010 and as a Merchandise Allocator at Chico's FAS Inc. from 2010 to 2012.
Internship Experience
Lauren's early career included several internships that provided foundational experience in the fashion industry. She was an Executive Management Intern at Dillards for two months in 2009 and completed a Wholesale Sales Internship at BCBG Max Azria for two months in 2008. These roles contributed to her understanding of retail operations and merchandise planning.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Cermak Allen earned a degree in Fashion Merchandising from Florida State University, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. This educational background has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her roles in demand planning and merchandise management within the fashion retail sector.