Mid Level Associate Inventory Planner Jobs
Mid level associate inventory planner jobs go to professionals ready to own planning cycles end to end, lead cross-functional projects, and make restocking and allocation decisions with limited oversight. Hiring runs across Chemicals & Materials and Food & Beverage, with 0% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like LANXESS and Sysco competing for planners at this level now.
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Achieve company inventory management goals for aligned suppliers which include but is not limited to: exemplary customer service, purchase order (PO) accuracy (cost, quantity, dates), minimal spoilage and shrink, and managing inventory to the lowest possible Days Sales Outstanding (DSO). Execute a replenishment strategy that supports supply chain efficiencies; in conjunction with: • Shipping and receiving. • Warehousing. • Order filling, picking, and packing. • Inventory control and records management. Utilize Inventory systems to achieve optimum inventory and service levels through supplier and item level settings, supply chain best practices, policies, and procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Take strategic action to maintain inventory levels while maximizing customer service levels.
- Manage Inventory DSO, aged inventory, obsolete inventory, spoilage and shrink to achieve company goals.
- Collaborate with the local, market and corporate merchandising teams, suppliers, and other functional areas.
- Demonstrate an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency of the Manhatten inventory planning tool Demand Planning Replenishment (DPR), to drive the team's performance as indicated by DPR scorecards, dashboards and merchandising key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Work with the logistics team to maximize supply chain efficiencies.
- Collaborate/strategize with Inbound Planning to develop programs to maximize efficiencies of receiving and warehousing.
- Manage Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) count (min 2,300-4,000 SKUs vendor direct, 3500+ redistributed or 750 purchase order perishable lines weekly) and resolve replenishment issues as required.
- Performance to be sustained at this level while meeting established KPIs.
- Execute purchasing of new items and proper system set up timely.
- Actively process salesforce 360 request including NISR and MSR request in timely manner.
- Follow and react to market conditions within established corporate and market guidelines.
- Understand seasonal trends for aligned suppliers
- Manage and understand commodity purchasing dynamics.
- Execute enterprise purchasing initiatives.
- Confirm all POs for pricing and quantity.
- Investigate and resolve late/missing POs.
- Respond and resolve Cora requests in a timely manner.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
High school diploma required.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience
3+ years of experience. May substitute an equivalent combination of education and experience in place of 3 years Inventory Management/Purchasing experience (Bachelors: +1 year Inventory Management/Purchasing experience).
Experience working within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment.
Inventory Management/Purchasing experience in distributor with 10,000+ SKUs preferred.
Professional Skills
- Proficient Excel skills.
- Strong communication skills with stakeholders on any gaps in product service level.
- Ability to work cross-functionally across the enterprise.
- Superb attention to detail and follow up.
- Proactive attitude to highlight and address issues as they arise.
- Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Adapt to change based on company’s priorities. Understand/execute standard replenishment processes and best practices.
- Excellent tactical replenishment execution skills.
- Solid organizational and planning skills.
- Negotiate with suppliers to execute the inventory depletion process.
- Knowledgeable of product forecasting
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JOB SUMMARY
Achieve company inventory management goals for aligned suppliers which include but is not limited to: exemplary customer service, purchase order (PO) accuracy (cost, quantity, dates), minimal spoilage and shrink, and managing inventory to the lowest possible Days Sales Outstanding (DSO). Execute a replenishment strategy that supports supply chain efficiencies; in conjunction with: • Shipping and receiving. • Warehousing. • Order filling, picking, and packing. • Inventory control and records management. Utilize Inventory systems to achieve optimum inventory and service levels through supplier and item level settings, supply chain best practices, policies, and procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Take strategic action to maintain inventory levels while maximizing customer service levels.
- Manage Inventory DSO, aged inventory, obsolete inventory, spoilage and shrink to achieve company goals.
- Collaborate with the local, market and corporate merchandising teams, suppliers, and other functional areas.
- Demonstrate an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency of the Manhatten inventory planning tool Demand Planning Replenishment (DPR), to drive the team's performance as indicated by DPR scorecards, dashboards and merchandising key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Work with the logistics team to maximize supply chain efficiencies.
- Collaborate/strategize with Inbound Planning to develop programs to maximize efficiencies of receiving and warehousing.
- Manage Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) count (min 2,300-4,000 SKUs vendor direct, 3500+ redistributed or 750 purchase order perishable lines weekly) and resolve replenishment issues as required.
- Performance to be sustained at this level while meeting established KPIs.
- Execute purchasing of new items and proper system set up timely.
- Actively process salesforce 360 request including NISR and MSR request in timely manner.
- Follow and react to market conditions within established corporate and market guidelines.
- Understand seasonal trends for aligned suppliers
- Manage and understand commodity purchasing dynamics.
- Execute enterprise purchasing initiatives.
- Confirm all POs for pricing and quantity.
- Investigate and resolve late/missing POs.
- Respond and resolve Cora requests in a timely manner.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
High school diploma required.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience
3+ years of experience. May substitute an equivalent combination of education and experience in place of 3 years Inventory Management/Purchasing experience (Bachelors: +1 year Inventory Management/Purchasing experience).
Experience working within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment.
Inventory Management/Purchasing experience in distributor with 10,000+ SKUs preferred.
Professional Skills
- Proficient Excel skills.
- Strong communication skills with stakeholders on any gaps in product service level.
- Ability to work cross-functionally across the enterprise.
- Superb attention to detail and follow up.
- Proactive attitude to highlight and address issues as they arise.
- Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Adapt to change based on company’s priorities. Understand/execute standard replenishment processes and best practices.
- Excellent tactical replenishment execution skills.
- Solid organizational and planning skills.
- Negotiate with suppliers to execute the inventory depletion process.
- Knowledgeable of product forecasting
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Mid Level Associate Inventory Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level associate inventory planner job?
Position yourself by highlighting ownership, not just execution. Recruiters at this level want to see that you have driven inventory decisions, managed vendor relationships, or led a replenishment cycle independently. Tailor your resume to show measurable outcomes, such as improved fill rates, reduced overstock, or shortened lead times, and frame your experience around the problems you solved rather than the tasks you completed.
Which companies hire mid level associate inventory planners?
Companies hiring mid level associate inventory planners right now include LANXESS and Sysco, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Mid level openings tend to concentrate at retailers, consumer goods manufacturers, and distributors that run complex, multi-location supply chains requiring planners who can work independently on forecasting and allocation.
Are there remote mid level associate inventory planner jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and industry. About 0% of mid level associate inventory planner openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote roles more common at e-commerce companies and hybrid schedules more typical at brick-and-mortar retailers that require periodic on-site collaboration with logistics and merchandising teams.
How do I move up to a mid level associate inventory planner role?
Moving into a mid level associate inventory planner role comes from consistently taking on more than your job description requires. Build depth by volunteering to own a category or vendor relationship, learning demand planning tools beyond basic spreadsheets, and documenting the impact of your work in concrete terms. Planners who demonstrate they can run a process independently, not just support it, are the ones who earn mid level titles.
Which industries hire the most mid level associate inventory planners?
Mid Level associate inventory planner roles concentrate in Chemicals & Materials and Food & Beverage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their inventory complexity, high SKU counts, seasonal demand shifts, and multi-channel fulfillment requirements demand planners who can manage competing priorities with minimal supervision.