Contract Inventory & Allocation Planner (~6 months, 30hrs/week)

The Contract Inventory & Allocation Planner will support day-to-day execution of inventory planning, allocation, and replenishment activities across DTC, retail, marketplace, and wholesale channels.

This role is highly data-driven, requiring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The Planner will work closely with the Senior Allocation & Inventory Manager, operations, sales, and demand planning teams to ensure timely and accurate inventory deployment.

Responsibilities:

• Execute allocation plans across customer channels based on direction from the Senior Allocation & Inventory Manager.
• Monitor inventory positions, sales trends, and inbound shipments to identify risks or gaps.
• Adjust allocations and replenishments as needed to reflect updated supply and demand conditions.
• Maintain allocation records and ensure accuracy in ERP and planning systems.

• Coordinate with 3PL and warehouse teams to ensure on-time order fulfillment according to allocation priorities.
• Track inbound inventory and align distribution timing with customer needs and promotional events.
• Support product launch allocations and ensure execution against the launch plan.

• Update and maintain key allocation and inventory reports for stakeholders.
• Analyze allocation performance and provide insights to improve stock placement and sell-through.
• Assist with monitoring slow-moving or excess inventory and recommend redistribution opportunities.

• Partner with demand planning to ensure allocations reflect the latest sales forecasts.
• Communicate allocation changes to sales, operations, and customer service teams in a clear and timely manner.
• Support process improvements to increase allocation accuracy and efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2–3 years of experience in allocation, inventory management, or supply chain planning, preferably in consumer goods, retail, or e-commerce.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP or planning systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and adapt in a fast-paced environment.