Inventory Deployment Analyst - Raw Material/WIP

Kinder's•Walnut Creek, CA

5h•$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 ensures the timely and cost-effective deployment of finished goods and raw ingredients from manufacturing plants and suppliers to distribution centers and customers. The analyst uses strong analytical skills, knowledge of supply chain processes, and experience with inventory and deployment systems to support business objectives and company growth. The position is based out of Kinder’s Walnut Creek, California office. Most work happens in the office, with flexibility to work outside the office when needed to support work-life balance and personal commitments. The expected starting salary range is $105,000–$115,000 per year. Compensation depends on factors including relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, business needs, and location.

Requirements

Minimum of 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 work as a team player, collaborate across functional areas, and work cross-functionally.
Flexible, efficient, motivated self-starter who requires little direction and can manage multiple priorities.
Commitment and passion for being an active participant in a fast-paced, high-growth company.
Proficiency in 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, ensuring alignment with project deadlines.
Schedule deployment windows to minimize business disruption.
Communicate timelines and expectations with all involved teams.
Analyze demand and inventory data to determine optimal deployment strategies across distribution centers, warehouses, or retail locations.
Maintain and monitor inventory deployment plans to ensure product availability and service-level targets.
Identify and resolve inventory imbalances across the network, including overstock, out-of-stock, and slow-moving inventory.
Collaborate with demand planners, supply planners, logistics, and operations teams to ensure 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 proper inventory positioning.
Continuously improve inventory deployment processes and identify automation or optimization opportunities.
Investigate root causes for deployment issues and recommend corrective actions.