Senior Manager Deployment

Del Monte Corporation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Life & disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

7 Company Paid Holidays

Telemedicine & EAP

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager of Inventory & Deployment Execution to shape and execute comprehensive inventory strategies that align with financial and operational goals.

You will oversee the full product lifecycle, drive optimal deployment, and provide visibility into stock levels and service performance. In this role you will lead a cross-functional team, partner with Finance to forecast cash flow and develop robust reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in Supply Chain or related field.
• Strong understanding of Inventory Management principles and systems.
• Experience with S&OP processes and demand-based replenishment.
• Experience with Supply Chain IT transaction systems and information flow.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Deployment Planners and guide performance.
• Optimize finished goods inventory and service levels.
• Collaborate with Finance on cash flow forecasting.
• Maintain safety stock policies and review service levels.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts to meet customer fill-rate targets.
• Drive continuous improvement in inventory and deployment processes.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Agile learner

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer service focus

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, business, or related field

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

SAP

WMS

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Purpose of Position

Del Monte Foods is the Foods Division of Fresh Del Monte, a global grower, producer and marketer of fresh, value-added, and shelf-stable produce. Del Monte Foods has a powerful portfolio of brands, including the iconic Del Monte®, Contadina® and S&W®. We are currently seeking a Senior Manager of Inventory & Deployment Execution.

The Senior Manager of Inventory & Deployment Execution is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive inventory strategies that align with the company's financial and operational objectives. Insuring in optimal network deployment to meet aligned case fill targets and transportation cost. This role oversees the entire product lifecycle, from new items to discontinuation, ensuring optimal inventory levels, providing visibility to surplus FG/BRITE stock, and maintaining high service levels. This role will lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance inventory accuracy, improve cash flow forecasting, and maintain monthly reviews with finance and for inventory reconciliation.

Accountabilities

• Strategic Leadership & Team Management: Lead and develop a team of Deployment Planners, providing strategic direction, coaching, and performance management to ensure alignment with customer service, inventory, and operational objectives. Provide oversight and guidance to the Product Lifecycle & Inventory Optimization function to ensure effective execution of inventory strategies across the product portfolio. Drive accountability and continuous improvement within the planning organization through standardized processes, metrics, and performance reviews.
• Inventory Optimization & Excess Management: Develop and execute inventory strategies that optimize service levels, working capital, and supply chain efficiency across finished goods inventories. Identify, analyze, and mitigate excess and obsolete inventory risks through proactive cross-functional action plans, minimizing financial exposure and write-offs. Monitor inventory health metrics and lead initiatives to improve inventory turns, reduce aging inventory, and enhance overall network efficiency.
• Inventory & Cash Flow Planning: Develop and maintain accurate inventory projections by integrating demand forecasts, production plans, deployment strategies, and supply chain constraints. Partner closely with Finance to support inventory-related cash flow forecasting and align inventory investment decisions with financial targets and budget expectations. Provide leadership visibility into inventory trends, risks, and opportunities through robust reporting and scenario analysis.
• Finished Goods Safety Stock Management: Establish, maintain, and continuously optimize finished goods safety stock policies to balance customer service objectives with inventory carrying costs. Utilize statistical analysis, demand variability trends, and supply performance data to adjust safety stock parameters and improve inventory resilience. Lead service-level performance reviews and implement corrective actions to address supply disruptions or forecast volatility.
• Customer Service & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Customer Service, Sales, Operations, Business Units, and Supply Planning teams to proactively communicate service risks, inventory constraints, and recovery plans. Facilitate alignment across commercial and operational stakeholders to support customer fill-rate targets and business priorities. Serve as a key escalation point for deployment and inventory-related service issues, ensuring timely resolution and stakeholder communication.
• Systems, Analytics & Continuous Improvement: Evaluate, enhance, and standardize inventory management systems, deployment processes, and planning tools to improve scalability, accuracy, and operational efficiency. Leverage data analytics and KPIs to identify improvement opportunities and drive fact-based decision-making. Stay current on industry trends, supply chain best practices, and emerging technologies to drive innovation and continuous improvement within inventory and deployment operations.

Minimum Skills Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, business, or related field.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• 8+ years of proven and successful experience in Supply Chain and/or business discipline.
• Deep understanding of Inventory Management principles and systems in any or all Retail, eCommerce, and Wholesale.
• Experience with Supply Chain Management and demand-based replenishment strategy.
• Experience with S&OP processes and procedures, customer planning and/or supply planning.
• Versed in supply chain financial metrics.
• Superior analytical skills, with ability to dive in and quickly understand root cause and identify scalable solutions.
• Proven ability to define performance measures directly related to business and hold people accountable for such.
• Demonstrates the ability to think strategically and directionally while also able to understand and account for detailed operational realities.
• Understanding of supply chain product flows in a manufacturing and/or retail/ecommerce environment.
• Agile learner and ability to operate & balance risk in a fast paced, changing environment.
• Experience with Supply Chain IT transaction systems and information flow.
• Experience with using a balanced scorecard to track performance.
• Excellent customer service focus and results oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills, including SAP, WMS, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with some or all aspects of the supply chain, including planning, purchasing, transportation, warehousing, deployment, and inventory management is ideal.
• Experience with advanced planning or demand planning software experience preferred.

Benefits We Offer Include

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer-paid life & disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 7 Company Paid Holidays
• 24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program
• Optional voluntary benefits (legal, accident, identity protection)
• Eligibility on the first of the month following your hire date ***Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses.***

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh and fresh cut fruits and vegetables. Our diverse product portfolio also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts—available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we’ve proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years.

We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fresh Del Monte and its affiliates do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also participate in E-Verify* where applicable, to ensure employment authorization eligibility.

Driven by our core values - Excellence, Care, Passion, Trust, and Creativity - we invite you to explore our career opportunities and join our FRESH team.