Senior Inventory Planner

Description
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. Team culture/work environment:

• Planning replenishment team, overall a kind group of people
• Works hybrid at the SSC Key projects:
• Day to Day task support
• May have projects moving forward Daily Responsibilities:
• Sets inventory strategies and service level strategies; recommends optimum inventory levels and provides options to trade off cost vs. service level targets
• Partners with cross functional teams to create strategies and implements assortment plan changes that reduce waste and increase margin
• Identifies opportunities to improve store sales and implements appropriate inventory strategies through analysis, recommends store-focused solutions to meet store sales and financial targets
• Uses experience, insights, and data to anticipate trend shifts and puts preventative measures in place
• Coordinates with others in response to multiple, competing demands to ensure work is completed in a timely manner
• Understands necessary audience, including leaders, and tailor's communication to promote collaborative responses
• Gathers inputs from cross functional teams to craft collaborative messaging that accurately conveys complex situations Interaction level with team:
• Highly interactive with cross functional teams

Skills
supply chain, inventory, inventory management, replenishment, production planning, planner, retail, erp, CPG, Ariba, supply chain management, schedule planning, material planning

Top Skills Details
supply chain,inventory,inventory management,replenishment,production planning,planner,retail

Additional Skills & Qualifications
Technology requirements?:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Oracle BI
• O9 or IMS Degree or certifications required?:
• 4-year degree in supply chain, or related business field Years experience?:
• 3-5 years of experience in supply chain and planning environment Required background? Skills?
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication (written and verbal)
• Knowledge of inventory planning, replenishment planning
• Store allocation processes
• Store supply replenishment store supply process
• Analytical knowledge
• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate
• Quantitative and problem-solving skills
• Balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Work independently
• Proficiency in ERS (Excel, PowerPoint) and has the ability to present
• Ability to work in ambiguous enviorments

Experience Level
Expert Level

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $ $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