job summary :

A Deployment Specialist is needed for the world's largest food and beverage company in the Solon, OH area. This position involves making data-driven decisions to minimize service risks, coordinating inventory management, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and optimizing supply chain operations to ensure efficient production deployment and inventory movement.

responsibilities :

• Make experience-based and data-driven decisions to minimize service risk.
• Communicate regional inventory gaps to internal / external stakeholders and be accountable for service results.
• Advocate for smooth supply flow and transparency during supply constraints.
• Drive collaboration and continuous improvement in areas affecting supply, service, or waste.
• Daily review of event exceptions impacting short-term inventory projections.
• Follow up with cross-functional teams to resolve event exceptions and reduce future occurrences.
• Reconcile and confirm dispatch plans, adjusting as needed for various factors.
• Work closely with Factory and Transportation teams to ensure timely production deployment.
• Ensure supply moves fit within short-term capacity constraints and prioritize inventory moves.
• Make decisions on inventory movement to maximize supply payload.
• Identify the need to expedite inventory movement and facilitate processes with cross-functional partners.
• Build Stock Transfer Orders (STOs) and confirm inventory according to aligned cut-off times.
• Coordinate the deployment of semi-finished product (SFP) from distribution centers to plants / co-manufacturers.
• Execute on direction received from DRP for moves related to salvage waste or capacity solutions.

Requirements and Minimum Education Level :

College degree or equivalent experience preferred, preferably in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.

Experience :

• Previous supply chain work experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
• Ability to focus and work well in a fast-paced environment.

Skills :

• strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with SAP preferred.

qualifications :

• Experience level : Experienced
• Education : Bachelors

skills :

• Supply Chain
• Inventory management
• Dispatch planning
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