Deployment Planner

McCain Foods • Oakbrook Terrace, IL

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Deployment Planner oversees product deployment and manages SKU-level inventory across Distribution Centers while ensuring customer order fulfillment. The role partners with Customer Service, Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Distribution, Operations, Quality, and other cross-functional groups to optimize service levels, inventory performance, and supply chain costs. The position proactively manages inventory risks, supports shortage resolution, and drives continuous improvement across the distribution network.

This position is part of McCain’s Supply Chain organization and plays a critical role in maintaining product availability, optimizing inventory across the network, and supporting an exceptional customer experience through cross-functional collaboration. The role is based in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. McCain notes that most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week, though exceptions may depend on the role and location.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional analytical skills and ability to interpret and work with complex data sets.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Results-oriented mindset and strong sense of accountability.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to changing business requirements.
• Sound business judgment and ability to balance risk and business needs effectively.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and planning capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to collaborate across all organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

• APICS certification.
• Experience with SAP ECC and SAP APO/SCM.
• Project management experience.
• 1 to 5 years of inventory management experience.

Responsibilities

• Determine deployment and redeployment of finished goods to manage Distribution Center inventory levels and customer order fulfillment.
• Achieve service level targets while balancing inventory across the network and minimizing transportation costs.
• Create Stock Transfer Orders and optimize truckload and rail shipments to improve freight efficiency.
• Resolve dispatch and delivery issues with warehouse and transportation partners.
• Identify and support resolution of slow-moving, aged, obsolete, diluted, and discontinued inventory.
• Maintain accurate inventories of hold products and support disposition activities in accordance with company policies.
• Support product recalls, stock withdrawals, and traceability requirements.
• Collaborate with Demand Planning to review forecasts, identify sales trends, and help prevent customer shortages.
• Provide accurate and timely inventory and shortage visibility to Customer Service, Supply Planning, and Distribution teams.
• Partner with Plant Operations, Plant Scheduling, and Supply Planning teams to optimize customer service, inventory levels, and manufacturing efficiencies.
• Lead special projects and participate in cross-functional initiatives.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Health coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Retirement savings benefits.
• Leave support, including medical, family, and bereavement leave.
• Vacation and holidays.
• Company-supported volunteering time.
• Mental health resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level