Sr Logistics Analyst - Deployment

Kohler Co.•Kohler, WI

1d•$83,550 - $127,550•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager – Network Deployment & Project Management, the Senior Logistics Analyst – Deployment is responsible for execution and optimization of supply chain network deployment, order allocation, and sales enablement programs across Kitchen & Bath Americas. This role leads analytical and tactical deployment activities supporting inventory positioning, order flow optimization, and cost-to-serve performance. The position partners cross-functionally across Transportation, Distribution, S&OP, Inventory, and Sales teams to drive execution of network strategy into daily operations and customer delivery outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, or equivalent level of education
3+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or deployment-related roles
Experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Excel)
Experience managing multiple priorities and operate in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP, IBP, or transportation management systems (TMS)
Experience utilizing Power BI or similar tools
Experience in network deployment, order allocation, or supply chain project execution
Exposure to manufacturing environments and product-line deployment (e.g., fixtures, building products)

Responsibilities

Own execution of Order Move and Order Allocation processes to improve LOTIF, workload balance, inventory deployment, and cost optimization
Manage and refine deployment logic including prop factors, sourcing alignment, and execution rules across the network
Monitor SKU inventory levels at each DC note, manage and adjust supply flow in partnership with category planning to meet LOTIF requirements.
Identify, propose, and execute order moves based on inventory position, plant capabilities, and customer demand signals
Partner with DC operations, Shipment Planning, and Inventory teams to address deployment and execution issues
Analyze production plans, tooling strategies, and product launches to support deployment readiness and execution
Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain Alignment, and Planning teams to ensure new product introductions are aligned with optimal network deployment strategies
Develop and recommend deployment strategies that balance service, cost, and capacity constraints for new and transitioning products
Analyze and support network deployment strategies and order balancing across key fixtures product lines including: Vitreous, Sterling / Vikrell Space, Stainless Steel, Faucets
Provide data-driven recommendations to optimize inventory positioning, reduce cost-to-serve, and improve fulfillment performance
Partner with Network Strategy, S&OP, and Distribution teams to align long-term network design with near-term execution
Support execution of sales enablement programs including Direct Import, Drop Ship, Home Delivery, and customer-specific solutions
Lead deployment and operationalization of new commercial programs ensuring scalable and repeatable execution
Coordinate cross-functional execution with Sales, Customer Operations, Distribution, and Transportation teams
Develop and maintain reporting and dashboards to monitor deployment performance, cost, and service metrics
Perform cost-to-serve analysis to evaluate shipment strategies and identify optimization opportunities
Support inbound planning, forecasting alignment, and transportation analytics
Analyze logistics cost drivers and support modeling for deployment, sourcing, and order allocation decisions
Identify cost reduction opportunities while maintaining service expectations
Support business cases for deployment-related initiatives and operational changes
Develop and standardize SOPs including deployment logic, order moves, routing guides, and escalation processes
Drive adoption of standardized processes across deployment and planning teams
Ensure consistency and governance across deployment activities
Support logistics and network continuous improvement initiatives
Participate in moderately complex cross-functional projects
Provide analytical support across Network Strategy, Transportation, Distribution, and S&OP functions
Perform other duties as assigned by manager