Hybrid Inventory & Deployment Planner

Illinois Ag; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

McCain is seeking a Supply Chain Inventory Manager to oversee deployment and SKU-level inventory across Distribution Centers, ensuring order fulfillment and service levels. You will work with Customer Service, Demand Planning, and Distribution to optimize inventory and reduce costs while resolving shortages and driving continuous improvement.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, APICS preferred, and SAP experience, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Management or related field.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Experience with SAP ECC and SAP APO/SCM preferred.
• Strong MS Office skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Analytical skills for complex data interpretation.
• Attention to detail and data accuracy is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Results-oriented with accountability and sound judgment.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to changing needs.
• 1–5 years of inventory management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee deployment and redeployment of finished goods to manage DC inventory and order fulfillment.
• Balance service levels with network inventory and transportation costs.
• Create Stock Transfer Orders and optimize shipments for freight efficiency.
• Resolve dispatch and delivery issues with warehouse and transport partners.
• Identify slow-moving or obsolete inventory and support disposition decisions.
• Maintain accurate inventories and support recalls and traceability.
• Collaborate with Demand Planning on forecasts and sales trends to prevent shortages.
• Provide timely inventory visibility to Customer Service and Planning teams.
• Partner with Plant Operations to optimize service and manufacturing efficiency.
• Lead cross-functional projects and additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Management

APICS certification preferred

Tools

SAP ECC

SAP APO/SCM

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

McCain is seeking a Supply Chain Inventory Manager to oversee deployment and SKU-level inventory across Distribution Centers, ensuring order fulfillment and service levels. You will work with Customer Service, Demand Planning, and Distribution to optimize inventory and reduce costs while resolving shortages and driving continuous improvement.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, APICS preferred, and SAP experience, with strong analytical and communication skills.