Sr. Inventory Planner (Food)

Aston Carter; United States; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Senior Inventory Planner to optimize inventory levels, replenishment, and allocation across a dynamic retail landscape. This contract role emphasizes data-driven decision-making and close collaboration with Supply Chain, Operations, and Merchandising teams.

You will drive service level strategies, analyze performance, and lead continuous improvements to maximize sales and profitability while balancing costs and customer satisfaction. Hybrid Seattle PT hours apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory planning, replenishment, or inventory management.
• Strong understanding of inventory control and replenishment processes in a retail, distribution, or multi-location environment.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP and supply chain planning systems.
• Ability to leverage point-of-sale and operational data to drive inventory decisions.
• Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis, modeling, and reporting.
• Strong analytical and technical aptitude with the ability to understand complex planning systems and logic.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to balance service, cost, and operational constraints while making sound business decisions.
• Ability to work independently, learn quickly, and adapt in a changing environment.
• Availability to work Pacific Time business hours.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute inventory and service level strategies that support business goals and operational capabilities.
• Determine optimal inventory levels and recommend solutions that balance customer service, product availability, and cost.
• Drive store replenishment, allocation, and inventory planning processes to maximize sales and profitability.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning effectiveness, efficiency, and scalability.
• Champion new tools, technologies, and capabilities that improve inventory management and replenishment performance.
• Partner closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Merchandising, and other cross-functional teams to develop replenishment policies that align with strategic priorities and product lifecycle needs.
• Anticipate business risks and inventory challenges, proactively identifying solutions and recommending action plans.
• Analyze inventory performance, planning outcomes, and historical trends to continuously improve results.
• Troubleshoot planning and system issues using strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
• Communicate complex planning decisions clearly and effectively to a variety of stakeholders.
• Influence decision-making and build alignment when balancing competing priorities across teams.
• Help foster a collaborative, positive, and high-performing team culture.

Skills

Inventory planning

Replenishment

Data analysis

Excel

SAP ERP

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Decision-making

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Senior Inventory Planner

$26-$28 an hour

6 month contract (may extend)

Hybrid in Seattle (4 days onsite)

Shape the Future of Inventory Planning

Are you a supply chain professional who thrives on solving complex inventory challenges, optimizing replenishment strategies, and influencing business performance? We're looking for a Senior Inventory Planner to play a critical role in ensuring the right products are in the right stores at the right time.

In this highly visible role, you'll drive inventory strategy, replenishment planning, and allocation decisions across a dynamic retail environment. You'll collaborate with cross-functional partners, leverage data and technology to improve planning outcomes, and help shape a rapidly evolving area of the business that directly impacts sales, customer experience, and financial performance.

This position is primarily hybrid (4 days onsite per week) Pacific Time hours (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PT).

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute inventory and service level strategies that support business goals and operational capabilities.
• Determine optimal inventory levels and recommend solutions that balance customer service, product availability, and cost.
• Drive store replenishment, allocation, and inventory planning processes to maximize sales and profitability.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning effectiveness, efficiency, and scalability.
• Champion new tools, technologies, and capabilities that improve inventory management and replenishment performance.
• Partner closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Merchandising, and other cross-functional teams to develop replenishment policies that align with strategic priorities and product lifecycle needs.
• Anticipate business risks and inventory challenges, proactively identifying solutions and recommending action plans.
• Analyze inventory performance, planning outcomes, and historical trends to continuously improve results.
• Troubleshoot planning and system issues using strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
• Communicate complex planning decisions clearly and effectively to a variety of stakeholders.
• Influence decision-making and build alignment when balancing competing priorities across teams.
• Help foster a collaborative, positive, and high-performing team culture.

What Makes You Successful

You are a strategic thinker with a passion for supply chain excellence and a strong foundation in inventory planning. You enjoy using data to tell a story, solving challenging business problems, and collaborating across functions to deliver results.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in inventory planning, replenishment, supply chain planning, or inventory management.
• Strong understanding of inventory control and replenishment processes in a retail, distribution, or multi-location environment.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP and supply chain planning systems.
• Ability to leverage point-of-sale and operational data to drive inventory decisions.
• Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis, modeling, and reporting.
• Strong analytical and technical aptitude with the ability to understand complex planning systems and logic.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to balance service, cost, and operational constraints while making sound business decisions.
• Ability to work independently, learn quickly, and adapt in a changing environment.
• Availability to work Pacific Time business hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting highly system-driven supply chain environments.
• Deep expertise in retail replenishment, allocation, and inventory optimization strategies.
• Experience leading process improvements or implementing new planning capabilities.
• Strong cross-functional relationship-building skills.
• Experience thriving in fast-paced, evolving business environments.

Why Join Us?

Influence inventory strategy that directly impacts customer experience and business performance

Work with talented, supportive partners across the organization

Drive meaningful process improvements and operational innovation

Develop expertise in a fast-growing and strategically important planning space

Be part of a culture that values collaboration, continuous learning, inclusivity, and leadership development

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Seattle,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2026.

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] 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.