Job Title: Sr. Inventory Planner
Job Description
This role is 100% remote but requires availability to work Pacific coast hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Sr. Inventory Planner will manage tactical store inventory replenishment, suggested orders, allocation functions, systems, and processes necessary to maintain appropriate in-store inventory levels. This role supports breakpack execution in key markets while also aiding the broader team in developing and executing replenishment plans.
Responsibilities
- Setting inventory strategies and service level strategies, recommending optimum inventory levels, and providing options to trade off cost vs. service level targets.
- Recommending store-focused solutions to meet store sales and financial targets.
- Leading process improvement efforts and adopting new technology/capability rollouts.
- Partnering with cross-functional teams to create replenishment planning policies based on strategic value and product lifecycle.
- Anticipating conflicts, communicating effectively, and leading resolution and decision-making when trade-offs exist.
- Gathering inputs from cross-functional teams to craft collaborative messaging that accurately conveys complex situations.
- Evaluating plans against expected output and past performance, then engaging in conversations to call out risk.
- Role modeling a positive and productive work environment, and coaching peers to do the same.
Essential Skills
- Experience in supply chain and inventory management.
- Proficiency in SAP, point of sale systems, o9, MMS, and Oracle BI.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Ability to work collaboratively with various functions within the supply chain.
- Strong relationship-building skills to partner with broader cross-functional teams.
- Ability to independently learn and execute tasks.
- Technical and data-savvy, with complex planning logic/parameters experience.
- Strong technical acumen and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
Work Environment
The team culture is a mix of remote and local partners who work well together in a highly collaborative environment. The role involves creating a positive and supportive team atmosphere. The position requires adherence to Pacific coast working hours, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
About Aston Carter
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Are Embedded Into Our Culture Through
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
