Inventory Deployment Analyst - Raw Material/WIP

Kinder's•Walnut Creek, CA

20h•$105,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Inventory Deployment Analyst serves as the primary point of contact for managing and coordinating inventory movement across Kinder’s supply chain network. The role supports the timely and cost-effective deployment of finished goods and raw ingredients from manufacturing plants and suppliers to distribution centers and customers. It requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of supply chain processes, and experience with inventory and deployment systems, and supports Kinder’s business objectives and growth. The position is based out of Kinder’s Walnut Creek, California office. Most work takes place in the office, with flexibility to work outside the office when needed to support work-life balance and personal commitments. The expected starting base salary is $105,000–$115,000 per year. Individual compensation depends on factors including education, experience, qualifications, skills, and business needs.

Requirements

At least 3–5 years of experience in inventory deployment, preferably in consumer-packaged goods supply chain or operations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
Ability to set and achieve goals and engage in creative problem solving.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with commitment to seeing tasks through to completion.
Ability to collaborate across multiple functional areas as a team player.
Flexible, efficient, motivated self-starter who requires little direction and can manage multiple priorities.
Commitment to active participation in a fast-paced, high-growth company.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with SAP.
Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate deployment timelines to align with project deadlines.
Schedule deployment windows to minimize business disruption.
Communicate timelines and expectations to involved teams.
Analyze demand and inventory data to determine deployment strategies across distribution centers, warehouses, or retail locations.
Maintain and monitor deployment plans to support product availability and service-level targets.
Identify and resolve inventory imbalances, including overstock, out-of-stock, and slow-moving inventory.
Collaborate with demand planners, supply planners, logistics, and operations teams to support efficient inventory flow.
Generate and present reports on inventory health, service levels, and deployment effectiveness.
Support new product launches, seasonal events, and promotions by ensuring appropriate inventory positioning.
Improve inventory deployment processes and identify opportunities for automation or optimization.
Investigate the root causes of deployment issues and recommend corrective actions.