(Job Description)
Globally recognized Coffee Company headquartered in Seattle, WA is currently hiring for a fully remote Sr. Inventory Planner (store replenishment team). This role is going to be 100% remote but must support PST hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST. This job contributes to the company's success by managing tactical store inventory replenishment, suggested orders, allocation functions, systems, and processes that are necessary to maintain appropriate in-store inventory levels.
Pay - $25/hr. - $28/hr. (all depending on relevant qualifications, tenure, industry, and must haves below)
Location - Fully Remote but must support 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Contract Duration - 6 Months with possible extension and/or conversion to FTE
(Key Projects)
- Break pack initiative
- Supporting 2 markets
- Working through the ambiguity and building relationships
(Summary Of Key Responsibilities)
(Executing)
- Setting inventory strategies and service level strategies; recommending optimum inventory levels and providing options to trade off cost vs. service level targets.
- Recommending store-focused solutions to meet store sales and financial targets.
- Leading process improvement efforts and adoption to new technology/capability rollouts.
(Collaborating)
- Partnering with cross-functional teams to create replenishment planning policies based on strategic value and product lifecycle.
- Anticipating conflicts, communicating effectively, and leading resolution and decision-making when trade-offs exist.
- Gathering inputs from cross-functional teams to craft collaborative messaging that accurately conveys complex situations.
- Evaluating plan against expected output and past performance then engaging in conversations to call out risk.
- Role modeling a positive and productive work environment, and coaching peers to do the same.
(Qualification Requirements)
- 3+ years of inventory management experience in a retail and/or food & beverage.
- Prior or recent experience with in-store replenishment is highly considered.
- Inventory management system / software knowledge (i.e., o9, MMS, and/or Oracle BI is very highly considered)
- Ability to learn new process and systems very.
- Ability to work collaboratively with various other functions within supply chain – the Break pack space is new and a big unlock for the business which makes it exciting but also means its hectic and as a result will require someone with strong relationship building skills to partner with the broader cross functional teams.
- Ability to independently learn and execute – In full transparency I’m not super knowledgeable about the space yet. While we will certainly have resources on the team that are and that can help support/ramp, this candidate will need to be fairly self sufficient in terms of seeking out the knowledge needed to execute.
- Technically and data savvy – the planning logic/parameters that we utilize are fairly complex. Planning roles in my experience are either more sales focused or system/supply chain focused, this posting is definitely more supply chain/system oriented.
(Employee Value Proposition)
- Exceptional opportunity to join one of the globally recognized and largest coffee company.
- Kind and friendly team
Requirements
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. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- 401(k)/Roth
- Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
- Compensation is tied to the Colorado and Washington markets for jobs performed in Colorado and Washington. Other locations may be subject to variances based on location-related factors
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® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Are Embedded Into Our Culture Through
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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