Supply Planning and Inventory Management Specialist

Supply Planning & Inventory Management Specialist

Location: Beaverton, OR

Work Arrangement: Hybrid / On-site

Contract: 6 months

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Supply Planning & Inventory Management Specialists to join a dynamic supply planning organization supporting a global consumer brand. In this role, you will analyze demand and supply data, make informed inventory and purchasing recommendations, and help ensure the right products are available at the right time.

You will work closely with supply planning, operations, merchandising, and other cross-functional teams to identify supply gaps, determine appropriate actions, and translate complex data into clear business recommendations.

The two positions will support different product categories within the apparel business, including athletic and sport-specific product lines.

What You'll Do

• Analyze demand, supply, and inventory data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and supply gaps.
• Review large datasets to determine what to buy, how much to buy, and when action needs to be taken.
• Develop and communicate recommendations that balance inventory needs, demand, supply constraints, and business priorities.
• Monitor inventory health and proactively identify potential shortages, excess inventory, or other supply risks.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to execute supply and inventory strategies.
• Present insights and recommendations in business and instructional forums using clear, compelling data storytelling.
• Translate complex analysis into concise, actionable recommendations for stakeholders and leadership.
• Navigate changing priorities and ambiguity while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Support ongoing supply planning and inventory management activities across a high-volume product portfolio.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in supply planning, inventory planning, inventory management, or a related supply chain function.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated experience working with large and complex datasets.
• Experience using data to make purchasing, replenishment, inventory, or supply decisions.
• Strong understanding of supply and demand relationships and inventory management principles.
• Ability to identify the key story within data and clearly communicate what is happening, why it matters, and what action should be taken.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, including experience presenting to cross-functional or leadership audiences.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working in highly cross-functional environments.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in apparel, footwear, sporting goods, retail, consumer products, or another high-SKU environment.
• Experience managing complex product assortments involving multiple SKUs, sizes, colors, styles, or seasonal products.
• Experience with SAP or another enterprise resource planning / supply chain platform.
• Experience with Tableau, Cognos, Power BI, or comparable business intelligence and reporting tools.
• Experience in replenishment, allocation, procurement planning, merchandise planning, or supply execution.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-paced, and high-pressure environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience supporting a large global consumer or retail organization.

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered.

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative supply planning organization where your analysis directly influences inventory, purchasing, and product availability decisions. You'll have significant exposure to cross-functional partners and work with complex datasets supporting a large, global product portfolio.

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