Temporary Finished Goods Deployment Planner responsible for deployment and allocation across distribution centers and partners. Translate supply plans and forecasts into deployment actions, monitor supply/demand imbalances, optimize inventory, manage allocation logic, maintain deployment master data, analyze KPIs, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
THE ROLE: Temporary Deployment Planner
We are seeking a highly analytical and execution-focused Finished Goods (FG) Deployment Planner to support our Supply Chain team on a temporary basis. This role will own deployment and allocation planning across a complex network of distribution centers and partners, ensuring product is positioned effectively to meet customer demand and service targets.
This is a hands-on role that requires strong attention to detail, comfort working in planning systems, and the ability to quickly identify and respond to supply and demand shifts in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own deployment and allocation planning across multiple distribution centers, co-packers and warehouses to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time (including RJW, Green Rabbit and Trifinity and TRI2 sites)
- Translate supply plans and customer forecasts into actionable deployment plans.
- Monitor and respond to supply/demand imbalances, short-dated inventory, and network constraints.
- Optimize inventory levels across sites to achieve target service levels and minimize obsolescence or overstock.
- Collaborate closely with demand planners, production planners, logistics, customer service, and warehouse operations.
- Manage allocation logic for constrained supply scenarios and communicate effectively with sales and customer service teams.
- Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance network flow, reduce costs, and improve agility.
- Maintain master data related to deployment rules, lead times, and transit lanes. Analyze KPIs such as fill rate, inventory turns, deployment adherence, and in-stock metrics.
SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES
- Experience in D365 and Kinaxis Rapid Response
- 5 - 7 years in Supply Chain Logistics, Supply Planning or Deployment planning
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) and Kinaxis RapidResponse
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear actionsAdvanced Excel skills highly preferred
- Detail-oriented with strong ownership and follow-through
- Proactive problem solver who can quickly assess risks and drive solutions
- Strong communicator who partners effectively across functions
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
NICE TO HAVE:
- Experience in CPG or high-growth consumer goods environment
- Exposure to S&OP or integrated business planning processes
THE DETAILS
LOCATION: Remote, USA
HOURS: 40/hours a week.
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
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