Inventory Planner

Overview

Join a Global Leader in Apparel and Footwear as an Inventory Planner!

Step into a pivotal role within a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and make a tangible impact on the North American supply chain. As an Inventory Planner, you’ll be instrumental in optimizing inventory health, ensuring a seamless flow of products to meet consumer demand. Your expertise will directly contribute to the success of this iconic brand, shaping how products reach consumers across the continent. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, leverage cutting-edge data analysis, and drive strategic decisions to maintain optimal inventory levels. This is your chance to make a real difference in a global organization known for its innovation and market leadership.

As an Inventory Planner, you will:

• Oversee end-to-end inventory planning, ensuring timely purchasing of finished goods to support consumer demand.
• Manage supply health by creating purchase orders, adjusting supply parameters, and optimizing supply efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Demand & Supply Management, Supply Chain, Merchandising, and Brand, to align on inventory targets and delivery expectations.
• Analyze data, track key metrics, and identify risks to ensure on-time delivery and inventory productivity.
• Resolve operational challenges, escalating issues as needed to maintain inventory health.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and optimize planning tools.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in supply planning, inventory management, or a related supply chain field.
• Proven experience managing a large SKU count within a retail environment.
• Proficiency in ERP software.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, macros).
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Experience in end-customer management.
• Retail background with an understanding of marketplace dynamics.
• Familiarity with planning tools such as SAP or similar.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match.  More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.