Senior Inventory Planner (Contract)

Grove Collaborative is a sustainability-focused consumer products company creating household and personal care essentials that are effective, beautifully designed, and healthier for people and the planet. We are a certified B Corp, plastic-neutral, and on a mission to transform the CPG industry for good. THE ROLE At Grove Collaborative, we’re on a mission to transform the consumer goods industry into a force for human and environmental good. We make it easy for millions of households to choose high-performing, sustainable products because we believe the future of commerce must be rooted in care for people and the planet.

We’re looking for a Senior Inventory Planner (Contract) to join our team for a 2–3 month engagement and play a key role in shaping the next stage of Grove’s inventory management. This person will lead our DTC planning group and serve as the primary contact for cross-functional partners, helping ensure the right products are in the right place, at the right time.

You’ll collaborate closely with teams across the business and our diverse network of vendors to develop scalable tools, systems, and processes that evolve with Grove’s growth. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment and brings deep experience in SKU-intensive assortments, digital-first retail, and ideally, import or end-to-end planning.

If you’re inspired by the opportunity to bring structure, insight, and sustainability to the world of inventory planning, and to do it alongside people who care deeply about purpose and progress, we’d love to connect. WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO Participate in forming and executing strategies to optimize sales, turn, in-stock rates, and warehouse balances Analyze current inventory levels, lead times, demand forecasts, & OTB goals to recommend replenishment levels Monitor key performance indicators and drive corrective action Build relationships with suppliers. Ensure follow-through on replenishment orders and previously forecasted inventory commitments Manage component inventory and timing of delivery for assembly build SKUs Track production on new launches to ensure goods ship on time Report out on new launches, core business, and inventory liabilities Participate in bottoms-up SKU level plans, as well as tops-down category and brand financial plans Partner with Merchandising and Marketing to develop strategies to turn aged inventory Liaise with Billing, Accounting, and Operations Drive root cause analysis/reporting on operational issues Conduct ad hoc analyses and build reporting as required Support initiatives to drive improvements in the Inventory Planning systems, data, and processes ABOUT YOU 5+ years of experience in inventory planning and procurement; preferably within a fast-paced e-commerce environment Advanced experience in Microsoft Excel required Netsuite experience preferred Looker experience preferred Experience driving results, change, and leading a team Comfortable presenting data and implementing change Proven success in achieving key inventory metrics Have worked in the physical products space, with a focus on DTC business You care about leaving a positive impact in the world You are a self-starter who knows how to leverage tools at hand to drive results IMPORTANT LOGISTICS This hourly, non-exempt position is remote for candidates based in the following states: California, Maine, Pennsylvania, Nevada, North Carolina, Texas, Colorado, Washington, Illinois, New York, Missouri, and Massachusetts The hourly rate range is $52-62/hour MORE ABOUT GROVE Grove Collaborative Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GROV) is the one-stop online destination for everyday essentials that create a healthier home and planet. Explore thousands of thoughtfully vetted products for every room and everyone in your home, including household cleaning, personal care, health and wellness, laundry, clean beauty, kitchen, pantry, kids, baby, pet care, and beyond. Everything Grove sells meets a higher standard — from health to sustainability and performance — so you get a great value without compromising your values. As a B Corp and Public Benefit Corporation, Grove goes beyond selling products: every order is carbon neutral, supports plastic waste cleanup initiatives, and lets you see and track the positive impact of your choices. Shopping with purpose starts at Grove.com. We're building a diverse and inclusive work environment where we learn from each other. We welcome people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Talent@grove.co. For information on our privacy policy, visit this link on our website.