Inventory Deployment Analyst: Optimize Inventory Across Network

Kinder's; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Bonus eligibility

Health benefits

Equity grants

Parental leave

Job summary

Kinder’s is seeking an Inventory Deployment Analyst to manage and coordinate inventory movement across the supply chain. You will ensure timely and cost-effective deployment of finished goods and raw ingredients from plants to distribution centers and customers.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in inventory deployment, strong analytical ability, and experience with deployment systems. Bachelor’s degree preferred, with a collaborative, fast-paced culture and growth mindset.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in inventory deployment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across functions
• Ability to set goals and solve problems creatively
• Attention to detail and solid organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate deployment timelines with project deadlines
• Schedule deployment windows to minimize business disruption
• Communicate timelines with all teams involved
• Analyze demand and inventory data to determine deployment strategies
• Maintain deployment plans to ensure product availability and service levels
• Identify and resolve inventory imbalances across the network
• Collaborate with demand planners, supply planners, logistics and operations
• Generate reports on inventory health and deployment effectiveness
• Support new product launches and promotions with proper inventory positioning
• Improve deployment processes and identify optimization opportunities
• Investigate deployment issues and recommend corrective actions

Skills

Inventory deployment

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Kinder’s is seeking an Inventory Deployment Analyst to manage and coordinate inventory movement across the supply chain. You will ensure timely and cost-effective deployment of finished goods and raw ingredients from plants to distribution centers and customers.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in inventory deployment, strong analytical ability, and experience with deployment systems. Bachelor’s degree preferred, with a collaborative, fast-paced culture and growth mindset.