Strategic Logistics Deployment Lead

Kohler Co.; Kohler (WI); On-site; USD 84,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Kohler Co. is seeking a Senior Logistics Analyst – Deployment to lead execution and optimization of supply chain network deployment, order allocation, and sales enablement programs across Kitchen & Bath Americas.

This onsite role requires collaboration with DC operations, planning, and engineering teams in Kohler, WI. The position emphasizes deployment logic refinement, data-driven decisions, and cross-functional program deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or deployment-related roles.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel (Office Suite) for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Own execution of Order Move and Order Allocation processes to improve LOTIF, workload balance, inventory deployment, and cost optimization.
• Manage and refine deployment logic including prop factors, sourcing alignment, and execution rules across the network.
• Monitor SKU inventory levels at each DC and manage supply flow to meet LOTIF requirements.
• Identify, propose, and execute order moves based on inventory position, plant capabilities, and customer demand signals.
• Partner with DC operations, Shipment Planning, and Inventory teams to address deployment and execution issues.
• Analyze production plans, tooling strategies, and product launches to support deployment readiness and execution.
• Develop deployment strategies balancing service, cost, and capacity for new and transitioning products.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to optimize inventory positioning and fulfillment performance.
• Support inbound planning, forecasting alignment, and transportation analytics.
• Analyze logistics cost drivers and support modeling for deployment, sourcing, and order allocation decisions.
• Develop and standardize SOPs including deployment logic and escalation processes.
• Support cross-functional projects and provide analytical support across Network Strategy, Transportation, and S&OP.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Prioritization under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

SAP

IBP

TMS

Power BI

Job description

Kohler Co. is seeking a Senior Logistics Analyst – Deployment to lead execution and optimization of supply chain network deployment, order allocation, and sales enablement programs across Kitchen & Bath Americas.

This onsite role requires collaboration with DC operations, planning, and engineering teams in Kohler, WI. The position emphasizes deployment logic refinement, data-driven decisions, and cross-functional program deployment.