Supply Chain Associate

Overview

Placement Type:
Temporary

Salary: $ Hourly

Start Date:

Feb 2, 2026

Come be a part of the exciting and dynamic world of our beauty client as a Supply Chain Associate supporting the Demand Planning function. This role offers hands-on exposure to supply chain operations within the beauty industry and the opportunity to directly support high-impact projects while working closely with cross-functional partners.

The Supply Chain Associate will help execute and support project-based work, as well as ongoing functions that enable demand planning and supply chain operations. This role is ideal for a highly analytical professional who is comfortable working in systems, building and refreshing reports, and leveraging data to support decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

• Support demand planning and supply chain projects, either directly or through functions that enable project execution
• Assist with core supply chain activities including inventory management, forecasting, planning, order management, and reporting
• Refresh, maintain, and build Excel-based and system-generated reports to support demand planning and business insights
• Analyze data across multiple systems to identify trends, risks, and opportunities related to supply and demand
• Partner cross-functionally with planning, operations, and other internal teams to support project timelines and deliverables
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, process optimization, and special projects
• Demonstrate comfort navigating supply chain systems and proactively "digging into the data" to solve problems

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field strongly preferred
• 2-3 years of supply chain experience, ideally within demand planning or a closely related function
• Highly analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel proficiency required (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis); experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools highly desired
• Experience refreshing, building, and maintaining reports to support planning and operational decision-making
• Strong systems aptitude; comfortable navigating and learning new tools and data sources
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Customer-service-oriented mindset with the ability to escalate issues when appropriate
• Self-motivated, detail-driven, and comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively
• Flexibility to work and commute between New York and New Jersey

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We re committed to creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.