Senior Inventory Deployment Analyst

Company Overview

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

Job Category

Supply Chain & Procurement

Position Summary

The Senior Inventory Deployment Analyst is responsible for managing the deployment of inventory across various plant warehouses and distribution centers to ensure optimal stock levels are maintained. Ensures availability of product through the monitoring and oversight of inventory systems. Resolves unacceptable situations with customers, as well as problems between shipping locations, receiving departments, and inventory analysts to ensure planned arrival of product. The Senior Inventory Deployment Analyst will focus on improving stock availability, minimizing excess inventory, and reducing transportation costs. Works closely with supply chain, logistics, sales, and customer support teams to enhance inventory performance and support business goals.

Responsibilities

• Analyze inventory data to develop and implement inventory deployment strategies.
• Monitor inventory levels across multiple plant warehouses and distribution centers to ensure optimal stock levels.
• Utilize inventory management systems to track inventory movements and update deployment plans.
• Identify and resolve inventory discrepancies and issues in coordination with relevant teams.
• Optimize transportation routes and schedules to minimize costs and improve efficiency.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for inventory deployment processes.
• Collaborate with supply chain, logistics, sales, and customer support teams to ensure seamless inventory distribution.
• Support business relationships through strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in inventory management, logistics, or a related field.
• Technical experience with Blue Yonder Daily Deployment and SAP highly desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Analytical thinking, time management, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of transportation and logistics principles.
  
  
  

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

What We Offer

At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.
  
  
  

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.