Senior Inventory Planner

Inventory Forecast Manager

This job contributes to the company's success by leading the development of assigned business units inventory forecasts, which drive the planning processes that support the attainment of sales forecasts and established customer service objectives. Key projects include day to day task support and may have projects moving forward. Daily responsibilities include setting inventory strategies and service level strategies, partnering with cross functional teams to create strategies and implement assortment plan changes, identifying opportunities to improve store sales, using experience, insights, and data to anticipate trend shifts, coordinating with others in response to multiple, competing demands, understanding necessary audience, gathering inputs from cross functional teams, and highly interacting with cross functional teams.

Skills include supply chain, inventory, inventory management, replenishment, production planning, planner, retail, ERP, CPG, Ariba, supply chain management, schedule planning, and material planning. Technology requirements include Microsoft Office Suite and Oracle BI. Degree or certifications required include a 4-year degree in supply chain or related business field. Years experience required include 3-5 years of experience in supply chain and planning environment. Skills include attention to detail, strong communication, knowledge of inventory planning, store allocation processes, analytical knowledge, ability to clearly and concisely communicate, quantitative and problem-solving skills, balance multiple priorities, work independently, and proficiency in ERS (Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to present. Ability to work in ambiguous environments.

This is a contract position based out of Seattle, WA. The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00 / hr. 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, and time off / leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave).

This is a hybrid position in Seattle, WA. The application deadline for this position is anticipated to close on Dec 18, 2025.

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. 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.