S&OP And Inventory Manager Lead

Supply Chain Optimization Lead Global Supply Chain Operations Licensed Coffeehouse Business 6-Month Contract Full-Time (40 hrs/week) Location: Seattle Support Center (SSC) Pay Rate: $65+ per hour Are you a strategic supply chain leader who thrives at the intersection of analytics, operations, and cross-functional influence? Do you enjoy solving complex supply chain challenges, transforming data into actionable insights, and driving business-critical decisions? We're seeking a Supply Chain Optimization Lead to play a highly visible role supporting one of the most dynamic areas of the business: the Licensed Coffeehouse network . This position serves as the critical link between planning and execution, helping ensure products are available where and when customers need them while supporting successful promotional launches and ongoing operational excellence. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned supply chain professional who enjoys building processes, improving performance, influencing stakeholders, and driving meaningful business outcomes. Why This Opportunity Stands Out Highly strategic and visible role with broad cross-functional exposure Opportunity to influence product availability and launch success across a large-scale licensed business Work closely with Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Logistics, Finance, Distribution, Technology, S&OP, and business leadership teams Join a growing, collaborative team where your ideas and expertise will directly shape future operating models Fast-paced, high-impact environment with meaningful business challenges Strong work-life balance and flexibility Remote consideration available for exceptional candidates What You'll Be Doing Lead Product Launch & Promotion Readiness Own the end-to-end readiness process for seasonal promotions, LTOs, VLTOs, and critical product launches Identify risks before they impact product availability and customer experience Monitor ordering, shipment confirmations, fulfillment performance, and launch readiness metrics Partner with field and business teams to drive proactive intervention plans Drive Product Availability & Supply Performance Analyze product availability issues across stores, distribution networks, and inventory channels Identify root causes behind shortages, fulfillment challenges, and D86 occurrences Develop preventative solutions and recovery strategies that improve operational performance Create leading indicators that enable teams to act before issues occur Optimize Supply, Inventory & Allocation Evaluate inventory health across multiple fulfillment models Identify disconnects between demand plans, allocations, orders, and available supply Quantify business impact and recommend allocation strategies during constrained supply situations Partner with planning teams to evaluate production and procurement options Improve Distribution & Fulfillment Operations Establish performance metrics and visibility tools across transportation and distribution networks Investigate recurring operational challenges and drive sustainable solutions Coordinate cross-functional recovery efforts when supply chain disruptions occur Lead Cross-Functional Planning & S&OP Integration Serve as a key connector between business priorities and operational execution Facilitate cross-functional problem solving across Supply Chain, Distribution, Planning, Finance, and Business teams Present recommendations, tradeoffs, and strategic decisions to leadership audiences Drive issue resolution, accountability, and follow-through across stakeholder groups Build Analytics, Reporting & Decision-Making Tools Develop reporting, dashboards, operational scorecards, and monitoring tools Leverage data to identify exceptions, prioritize actions, and improve decision making Translate complex data into concise executive-level insights Improve data quality, reporting logic, and operational visibility Drive Continuous Improvement Identify process gaps and create scalable, long-term solutions…

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