Strategic Deployment Planner - Supply Chain

Lactalis USA; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off from day one

Education Reimbursement

Retirement plan and benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Job summary

Lactalis USA is seeking a Deployment Planner to create and manage internal finished goods deployments, collaborating with production planners, transport and warehousing teams, customer service and demand planning to meet service targets.

You will optimize shipments, address disruptions, plan around warehouse space, seasonality, and improve KPIs through data-driven analysis. A strong background in Excel and SAP is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher required; bachelor's preferred.
• 4+ years of supply chain planning/forecasting experience.
• Experience in warehousing, transportation planning, or customer service preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Build truckloads of finished goods to maintain inventory targets and maximize service to customers.
• Plan for constraints in the network, including warehouse space and dock schedules.
• Coordinate with warehousing and transportation teams to ensure carrier capacity.
• Collaborate with logistics and supply chain departments to communicate and drive results.
• Communicate expected service levels at distribution centers based on inbound/outbound flow.
• Utilize technology to optimize workflow and results.
• Respond to variances, perform root cause analysis, and communicate findings.
• Drive continuous improvement to KPI performance and process efficiency.

Skills

Excel

SAP

Forecasting

Supply chain planning

Cross-functional communication

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Supply chain / Engineering / Business or related field

Job description

Lactalis USA is seeking a Deployment Planner to create and manage internal finished goods deployments, collaborating with production planners, transport and warehousing teams, customer service and demand planning to meet service targets.

You will optimize shipments, address disruptions, plan around warehouse space, seasonality, and improve KPIs through data-driven analysis. A strong background in Excel and SAP is required.