International Demand Planner

Job Description

Job Description

International Demand Planner

Location: Kent, WA (100% Onsite)

Join a Growing Global Supply Chain Team

Are you passionate about inventory strategy, international logistics, and data-driven decision making? We're looking for an International Demand Planner to play a critical role in ensuring products move efficiently from global suppliers to customers across our distribution network.

In this position, you'll be at the center of the supply chain, partnering with vendors, freight forwarders, purchasing teams, and operations leaders to optimize inventory levels, support international imports, and drive supply continuity. If you enjoy solving complex supply chain challenges, analyzing demand trends, and making a measurable impact on business performance, this is an opportunity to grow your career with a highly collaborative team.

What You'll Do

As our International Demand Planner, you'll help balance customer demand, inventory investments, and supplier performance by:

Demand & Inventory Planning

• Analyze inventory levels, demand trends, customer forecasts, and replenishment requirements.
• Determine optimal purchase order release quantities to maintain healthy inventory levels while minimizing stock risks.
• Support inventory planning initiatives using NetStock and other planning tools.
• Identify risks to supply continuity and proactively recommend solutions.

Purchase Order & Supplier Management

• Manage purchase orders throughout their full lifecycle, from creation through receipt.
• Monitor open orders, lead times, and vendor commitments to ensure products arrive on schedule.
• Partner with suppliers to address delays, shortages, quantity changes, and shipping updates.
• Support vendor onboarding and ensure accurate product and supplier setup within company systems.

International Logistics & Import Operations

• Coordinate with global suppliers and freight forwarders to support international shipments.
• Track inbound containers, shipment milestones, freight activity, and delivery schedules.
• Assist with import documentation and compliance activities, including Free Trade Zone (FTZ) processes.
• Maintain visibility into shipment status and communicate updates to internal stakeholders.

ERP, Reporting & Analytics

• Manage inventory and purchasing transactions within Acumatica ERP.
• Maintain accurate shipment, inventory, and purchase order data.
• Leverage Power BI and advanced Excel tools to identify trends and support business decisions.
• Create and analyze reports that help improve purchasing effectiveness and inventory performance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Purchasing, Receiving, Operations, and Supply Chain teams.
• Assist in resolving discrepancies involving purchase orders, packing lists, receipts, and inventory records.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning, replenishment, and import processes.

What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain Analysis, Procurement, Inventory Management, or a related supply chain function.
• Experience managing inventory, replenishment, and purchase orders in a distribution or manufacturing environment.
• Strong supplier relationship management and vendor communication skills.
• Experience supporting international shipments and inbound logistics operations.
• Working knowledge of Free Trade Zone (FTZ) requirements and processes.
• Experience using an ERP platform such as Acumatica, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis techniques.
• Experience using Power BI or similar business intelligence and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NetStock or other demand planning platforms.
• Background in purchasing, procurement, or buyer functions.
• Experience managing international imports within a distribution-focused organization.
• Familiarity with import compliance documentation and FTZ reporting.
• Proven success using data to improve inventory performance and supply chain efficiency.

Why Join Us?Make an Impact

Your work will directly influence inventory availability, customer satisfaction, and supply chain performance across our organization.

Grow Your Career

Gain exposure to demand planning, global sourcing, international logistics, procurement, inventory optimization, and supply chain analytics.

Work with Modern Tools

Utilize industry-leading systems and technologies including:

• Acumatica ERP
• NetStock
• Power BI
• Advanced Microsoft Excel

Collaborative Team Environment

Partner with experienced supply chain professionals who value communication, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Seven Paid Holidays
• Annual Incentive Bonus Program
• Employee Product Discounts
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

Schedule & Work Environment

This is a full-time, onsite position based in Kent, Washington . We offer flexible daytime scheduling options:

• 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
• 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

You'll work in a dynamic distribution environment supporting both international imports and domestic fulfillment operations while collaborating with suppliers and partners around the globe.

Ready to help shape a world-class supply chain? Apply today and bring your planning, analytical, and logistics expertise to a team where your contributions make a real impact.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kent, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kent,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.