S&OP And Inventory Manager Lead

Aston Carter; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Supply Chain Optimization Lead for the Seattle Support Center on a 6-month contract. The role is hybrid, requiring 7+ years in supply chain, S&OP, demand planning, and analytics to drive product availability and promotional launches.

You will build dashboards, monitor metrics, and partner with cross-functional teams to improve distribution, inventory, and launch readiness in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Supply Chain, S&OP, Demand Planning, and related fields.
• Experience building dashboards and analytics to drive decisions.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and executive communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead product launch readiness for seasonal promotions and launches.
• Identify risks impacting product availability and customer experience.
• Monitor fulfillment performance and readiness metrics.
• Partner with field and business teams to drive intervention plans.
• Develop preventative solutions and recovery strategies for operational performance.

Skills

Supply Chain

S&OP

Demand Planning

Supply Planning

Inventory Management

Logistics

Operations Analytics

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

Excel

Oracle BI

Power BI

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Copilot/AI tools

Job description

Supply Chain Optimization Lead

Global Supply Chain Operations

Licensed Coffeehouse Business 6-Month Contract

Full-Time (40 hrs/week)

Location: Seattle Support Center (SSC)

Pay Rate: $65+ per hour

Are you a strategic supply chain leader who thrives at the intersection of analytics, operations, and cross-functional influence? Do you enjoy solving complex supply chain challenges, transforming data into actionable insights, and driving business-critical decisions?

We're seeking a Supply Chain Optimization Lead to play a highly visible role supporting one of the most dynamic areas of the business: the Licensed Coffeehouse network. This position serves as the critical link between planning and execution, helping ensure products are available where and when customers need them while supporting successful promotional launches and ongoing operational excellence.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned supply chain professional who enjoys building processes, improving performance, influencing stakeholders, and driving meaningful business outcomes.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Highly strategic and visible role with broad cross-functional exposure
• Opportunity to influence product availability and launch success across a large-scale licensed business
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Logistics, Finance, Distribution, Technology, S&OP, and business leadership teams
• Join a growing, collaborative team where your ideas and expertise will directly shape future operating models
• Fast-paced, high-impact environment with meaningful business challenges
• Strong work-life balance and flexibility
• Remote consideration available for exceptional candidates

What You'll Be DoingLead Product Launch & Promotion Readiness

• Own the end-to-end readiness process for seasonal promotions, LTOs, VLTOs, and critical product launches
• Identify risks before they impact product availability and customer experience
• Monitor ordering, shipment confirmations, fulfillment performance, and launch readiness metrics
• Partner with field and business teams to drive proactive intervention plans

Drive Product Availability & Supply Performance

• Analyze product availability issues across stores, distribution networks, and inventory channels
• Identify root causes behind shortages, fulfillment challenges, and D86 occurrences
• Develop preventative solutions and recovery strategies that improve operational performance
• Create leading indicators that enable teams to act before issues occur

Optimize Supply, Inventory & Allocation

• Evaluate inventory health across multiple fulfillment models
• Identify disconnects between demand plans, allocations, orders, and available supply
• Quantify business impact and recommend allocation strategies during constrained supply situations
• Partner with planning teams to evaluate production and procurement options

Improve Distribution & Fulfillment Operations

• Establish performance metrics and visibility tools across transportation and distribution networks
• Investigate recurring operational challenges and drive sustainable solutions
• Coordinate cross-functional recovery efforts when supply chain disruptions occur

Lead Cross-Functional Planning & S&OP Integration

• Serve as a key connector between business priorities and operational execution
• Facilitate cross-functional problem solving across Supply Chain, Distribution, Planning, Finance, and Business teams
• Present recommendations, tradeoffs, and strategic decisions to leadership audiences
• Drive issue resolution, accountability, and follow-through across stakeholder groups

Build Analytics, Reporting & Decision-Making Tools

• Develop reporting, dashboards, operational scorecards, and monitoring tools
• Leverage data to identify exceptions, prioritize actions, and improve decision making
• Translate complex data into concise executive-level insights
• Improve data quality, reporting logic, and operational visibility

Drive Continuous Improvement

• Identify process gaps and create scalable, long-term solutions
• Improve governance, ownership, and operational workflows
• Support the evolution of supply chain and S&OP best practices
• Help build the future operating model for Licensed Coffeehouse Supply Chain operations

What We're Looking ForRequired Experience

• 7+ years of experience in:
• Supply Chain
• S&OP
• Demand Planning
• Supply Planning
• Inventory Management
• Logistics
• Operations Analytics
• Related business operations disciplines

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical skills with experience working through large, imperfect datasets
• Ability to synthesize data into actionable business recommendations
• Experience connecting demand, supply, inventory, ordering, fulfillment, and distribution processes
• Proven success solving complex operational challenges and driving root-cause resolution
• Experience building dashboards, performance reporting, control towers, or exception management tools
• Excellent executive communication and presentation skills
• Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder influence
• Ability to thrive in fast-moving, ambiguous environments

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, reporting, and ideally macros)
• Oracle BI
• Power BI
• Smartsheet
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with Copilot or other AI-powered business tools

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $70.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Seattle,WA.

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® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

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 [e-mail] ([e-mail]) for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.