Brand Deployment Analyst
Axelon Services Corporation
Neenah, WI
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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Business Support, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Distribution Services, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), High School Diploma, Inventory Estimates, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Inventory Planning, Logistics, Marketing, Microsoft Product Family, Product Support, Product/Service Launch, Production Planning, Production Schedule, Promotional Programs, SAP, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Optimization, Time Management
LOCATION
Neenah, WI
POSTED
11 days ago
Duration: 12 Months
Summary:
- Responsible for managing the movement of materials and finished goods between vendors, internal sites, distribution centers, and third-party facilities to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery.
- Oversees deployment orders, inventory targets, and partners with production scheduling and customer service to manage constraints.
- Supports business objectives by ordering materials, deploying finished goods, optimizing supply chain strategies, and leading projects to improve efficiency and customer service.
Responsibilities:
- Manage deployment of finished goods across manufacturing sites, distribution centers, and third-party facilities to meet customer service and cost objectives.
- Partner with production planning to align inventory deployment with schedules and recommend adjustments to avoid shortages.
- Maintain accurate planning and master data in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Kinaxis) and update for product changes.
- Monitor inventory levels, slow-moving items, and stranded stock to minimize obsolescence and adhere to inventory targets.
- Coordinate supply changes and production timelines with vendors and internal teams (Operations, Marketing, Packaging) to support business plans and promotional activities.
- Optimize deployment strategies through best practices (e.g., truck cube fill, ship mode, regional sourcing) and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support product launches, rollovers, and special projects related to logistics and supply chain efficiency.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics/Supply Chain, Business, or related field, or a high school diploma with strong experience.
Required Skills:
- Demonstration of thoroughness and attention to detail.
- Ability to organize resources and analyze alternatives to make effective decisions.
- Strong communication skills, achieving results, and building trusted relationships with others.
- Willingness to challenge the status quo and facilitate different perspectives to drive solutions.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with SAP and Maestro (formerly Kinaxis Rapid Response).
- Working knowledge of Supply Chain interactions.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft applications.
- Experience managing customer expectations and service.
- Exposure to inventory management best practices and cost-savings initiatives.
- Working knowledge of mill and DC operations.
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