Strategic Deployment Planner — Hybrid & Inventory Focus

McCain Foods; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

McCain Foods USA, Inc. in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, is seeking a Deployment Planner to oversee product deployment and SKU-level inventory across distribution centers. You will ensure on-time customer orders and coordinate with cross-functional teams to balance service levels and inventory.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field, SAP experience, and strong analytical skills. This role offers a hybrid work model with opportunities to drive continuous improvement in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Experience with SAP ECC and SAP APO/SCM is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret and work with complex data sets.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Results-oriented mindset with a strong sense of accountability.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to changing business requirements.
• Sound business judgment and the ability to effectively balance risk and business needs.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and planning capabilities.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all organizational levels.
• 1 to 5 years of inventory management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine deployment and redeployment of finished goods to manage Distribution Center inventory levels and customer order fulfillment.
• Achieve service level targets while balancing inventory across the network and minimizing transportation costs.
• Create Stock Transfer Orders and optimize truckload and rail shipments to improve freight efficiency.
• Resolve dispatch and delivery issues with warehouse and transportation partners.
• Identify and support resolution of slow-moving, aged, obsolete, diluted, and discontinued inventory.
• Maintain accurate inventories of hold products and support disposition activities in accordance with company policies.
• Support product recalls, stock withdrawals, and traceability requirements.
• Collaborate with Demand Planning to review forecasts, identify sales trends, and help prevent customer shortages.
• Provide accurate and timely inventory and shortage visibility to Customer Service, Supply Planning, and Distribution teams.
• Partner with Plant Operations, Plant Scheduling, and Supply Planning teams to optimize customer service, inventory levels, and manufacturing efficiencies.
• Lead special projects and participate in cross-functional initiatives.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Accountability

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Project management experience

Inventory management experience

Adaptability to ambiguity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related discipline

APICS certification preferred

Tools

SAP ECC

SAP APO/SCM

Job description

McCain Foods USA, Inc. in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, is seeking a Deployment Planner to oversee product deployment and SKU-level inventory across distribution centers. You will ensure on-time customer orders and coordinate with cross-functional teams to balance service levels and inventory.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field, SAP experience, and strong analytical skills. This role offers a hybrid work model with opportunities to drive continuous improvement in the