Deployer

The Deployer is responsible for optimizing inventory deployment across the distribution network to ensure product availability, achieve customer service targets, and support efficient distribution and storage cost. This role balances supply, demand, and capacity constraints to make inventory allocation and replenishment decisions that maximize network performance while minimizing stock-outs, excess inventory, and obsolescence. The Deployer partners closely with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Logistics, Customer Service, Operations, and Sales teams to proactively identify risks and execute inventory deployment strategies that support business objectives.

Qualifications

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with JDE & Anaplan or similar planning systems preferred.
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to interpret large datasets and convert insights into actions.
• Uses data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Makes informed decisions under uncertainty and supply constraints.
• Effectively manages competing priorities while maintaining service objectives.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Identifies root causes and implements sustainable solutions.
• Communicates clearly with stakeholders
• Builds productive partnerships across planning, operations, logistics, and commercial teams.
• Challenges existing processes and seeks opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Supports standardization and best-practice deployment across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels and service performance to ensure optimal stock position in the DCs
• Create and manage replenishment recommendations and transfer orders between locations
• Balance inventory across the network to minimize shortages, excess inventory, and aged stock.
• Prioritize inventory allocation during constrained supply situations
• Coordinate with Logistics and Distribution teams to support efficient transportation and warehouse operations.
• Support launch, transition, and discontinuation by ensuring proper inventory deployment.
• Participate in supply chain projects and process improvements.
• Maintain strong communication with internal stakeholders regarding inventory status and risks.
• Participate in Daily and weekly meetings

Key Performance Indicators

• Service level at the DC (target 98.5+)
• Inventory days of supply
• Excess & Obsolete Inventory level
• Fulfillment of the trucks (target avg pal/truck 29.5pal)
• Sourcing of the products from the right factory (for dual sourced products)

The pay scale for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The pay range for prospective employees in this role is between $70,000 and $80,000 per year.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Originally posted on Himalayas