Deployment Planner

McCain Foods•Oakbrook Terrace, IL

74d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for overseeing product deployment and managing SKU-level inventory across Distribution Centers while ensuring the fulfillment of customer orders. The role partners closely 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 successful candidate will proactively manage inventory risks, support shortage resolution, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the distribution network.

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 with the 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 with a strong sense of accountability.
Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to changing business requirements.
Sound business judgment and the ability to effectively balance risk and business needs.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and planning capabilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

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

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.