Supply & Inventory Planner (Contract)

About the Role

We are excited to add a Supply & Inventory Planner to the Ariat team. The Supply & Inventory Planner ensures product availability across all channels by translating demand forecasts into actionable supply plans and inventory strategies. This role manages purchase order execution, inventory deployment, and channel-level inventory health to support revenue, margin, and service goals for Ariat’s multi-channel business.

You’ll Make a Difference By

Driving Supply Planning Execution:

• Converting approved demand forecasts into executable supply plans that factor in lead times, MOQs, and vendor capacity.
• Collaborating with vendors, sourcing, and factories to ensure timely production and shipment of inventory.
• Monitoring production status and aligning supply timing with product launches, delivery calendars, and seasonal needs.

Optimizing Inventory Management:

• Optimizing inventory levels across distribution centers, channels (wholesale, retail, e-commerce), and product categories.
• Managing safety stock policies, reorder points, and ongoing replenishment strategies.
• Identifying closeout, excess, and aging inventory risks; recommending mitigation actions such as reflows, transfers, or markdowns.

Aligning Channels & Cross-Functional Partners:

• Partnering with Retail, E-Commerce, and Wholesale planners to understand unique inventory requirements, selling patterns, and timing constraints.
• Coordinating constrained product allocation decisions and cross-channel prioritization.
• Maintaining visibility to on-hand and in-transit inventory and communicating risks, delays, or upside opportunities.

Enhancing Systems, Data, & Reporting:

• Managing supply and inventory data across planning systems and ERP tools.
• Tracking key KPIs such as inventory turns, weeks of supply, fill rate, and stock-to-sales ratios.
• Producing weekly and monthly reporting on supply health, service levels, and inventory performance.

Leading Cross-Functional Collaboration & S&OP Support:

• Working closely with Demand Planning, Merchandising, Logistics, and Sourcing to align on inventory priorities and build a cohesive supply strategy.
• Supporting S&OP by providing supply signals, production constraints, and fulfillment timelines to drive aligned decision-making.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in supply planning, inventory planning, or related operations role; apparel/footwear experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and inventory planning tools.
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail, follow-through, and execution discipline.
• Ability to synthesize data, identify risks, and communicate clearly across teams.

About Ariat

Ariat is an innovative, outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high-quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work, and play outdoors, and care about performance, quality, comfort, and style.

The pay range for this position is $43.00-$48.00 per hour.

The salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data for geographic locations. Ariat in good faith believes that this posted compensation range is accurate for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This contract position may be eligible for select benefits through the payrolling agency. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance options and 401k.

Ariat will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws. Ariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local law. Ariat is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, email human.resources@ariat.com.

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Please note that Ariat does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agreement, Ariat will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter/agency placement fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed Agreement, Ariat explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Ariat.