Remote Inventory Deployment Strategist

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Inc; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc is seeking a Deployer to optimize inventory deployment across the distribution network, balancing supply, demand, and capacity to maximize service while minimizing stockouts and excess inventory.

The role collaborates with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Logistics, Customer Service, Operations, and Sales to identifying risks and execute deployment strategies aligned with business objectives. Remote work is available.

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with JDE and Anaplan or similar planning systems.
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to interpret large datasets and convert insights into actions.
• Uses data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Makes informed decisions under uncertainty and supply constraints.
• Effectively manages competing priorities while maintaining service objectives.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Identifies root causes and implements sustainable solutions.
• Communicates clearly with stakeholders.
• Builds productive partnerships across planning, operations, logistics, and commercial teams.
• Challenges existing processes and seeks opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Supports standardization and best-practice deployment across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels and service performance to ensure optimal stock position in the DCs
• Create and manage replenishment recommendations and transfer orders between locations
• Balance inventory across the network to minimize shortages, excess inventory, and aged stock.
• Prioritize inventory allocation during constrained supply situations
• Coordinate with Logistics and Distribution teams to support efficient transportation and warehouse operations.
• Support launch, transition, and discontinuation by ensuring proper inventory deployment.
• Participate in supply chain projects and process improvements.
• Maintain strong communication with internal stakeholders regarding inventory status and risks.
• Participate in Daily and weekly meetings

Skills

Advanced Excel

JDE

Anaplan

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Stakeholder communication

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

JDE

Anaplan

Job description

Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc is seeking a Deployer to optimize inventory deployment across the distribution network, balancing supply, demand, and capacity to maximize service while minimizing stockouts and excess inventory.

The role collaborates with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Logistics, Customer Service, Operations, and Sales to identifying risks and execute deployment strategies aligned with business objectives. Remote work is available.