Supply Planner 2

Aquent; Beaverton (OR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a Supply Planner 2 to join a fast-paced global supply chain team in Beaverton, Oregon, on a 2-year hybrid role. You will develop supply plans, balance inventory with demand, and collaborate across product, merchandising, analytics, and manufacturing to drive execution.

The role emphasizes data‑driven analysis, cross‑functional influence, and the ability to shift between strategic and day‑to‑day planning. Strong Excel skills and experience with planning tools are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in supply planning, inventory planning, demand planning, production planning, materials planning, or related operations/supply chain function.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supply plans that align inventory, demand, supply, and delivery objectives.
• Support day-to-day factory and supply chain operations as well as longer-range planning activities.
• Partner closely with product, merchandising, planning, analytics, sourcing, manufacturing, and geographic teams.
• Monitor supply and inventory performance, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend actionable solutions.
• Support seasonal delivery execution for high-priority product initiatives.
• Use data and reporting to provide insights, evaluate options, and improve decision-making.
• Help identify opportunities to improve supply planning processes, capabilities, and operational efficiency.
• Navigate changing priorities and ambiguous situations while balancing strategic objectives with immediate business needs.
• Build strong relationships across a complex, matrixed organization and influence stakeholders without direct authority.

Skills

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Decision making

Data analysis

KPI tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Tableau

Cognos

SAP

Job description

Supply Planner 2

We’re looking for a Supply Planner 2 to join a global, fast-paced supply chain organization supporting seasonal product delivery and end-to-end supply planning. This is a highly cross‑functional role that requires strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to move seamlessly between strategic planning and day‑to‑day execution.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and manage supply plans that align inventory, demand, supply, and delivery objectives.
• Support day‑to‑day factory and supply chain operations as well as longer‑range planning activities.
• Partner closely with product, merchandising, planning, analytics, sourcing, manufacturing, and geographic teams.
• Monitor supply and inventory performance, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend actionable solutions.
• Support seasonal delivery execution for high‑priority product initiatives.
• Use data and reporting to provide insights, evaluate options, and improve decision‑making.
• Help identify opportunities to improve supply planning processes, capabilities, and operational efficiency.
• Navigate changing priorities and ambiguous situations while balancing strategic objectives with immediate business needs.
• Build strong relationships across a complex, matrixed organization and influence stakeholders without direct authority.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in supply planning, inventory planning, demand planning, production planning, materials planning, or a related operations/supply chain function.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, data analysis, and ideally macros.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to shift effectively between strategic, tactical, and operational thinking.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, particularly in ambiguous or rapidly changing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Experience using data, KPIs, and business insights to drive planning decisions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Analytics, or a related field is preferred but not required.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Tableau, Cognos, SAP, or comparable planning, ERP, or business intelligence platforms.
• Manufacturing, factory, sourcing, or supplier planning experience.
• Experience in inventory, demand, merchandise, marketplace, or financial planning.
• Experience within retail, consumer products, apparel, footwear, sporting goods, or another seasonal product environment.
• Experience supporting global or geographically distributed supply chains.
• Experience with seasonal product launches or delivery execution.

Work Environment

• On-site in [Location] with a 4/1 hybrid schedule
• Approximately 2‑year contract
• Typical business hours
• Highly collaborative, cross‑functional environment

If you’re a data‑driven planner who enjoys solving complex supply challenges, influencing stakeholders, and turning strategy into execution, we’d love to hear from you.

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