Deployment Manager

We have a current opening for an Deployment Manager and are actively reviewing applications.

The Deployment Manager’s main objective is to lead a team in optimizing the management of the distribution of finished goods to maximize case fill on customer orders and satisfying co-packing requirements while minimizing transportation and warehousing costs. This position will be located in our Parsippany, N.J. office and report to the Deployment Planning Director, USA.

•    Provides daily leadership to drive the team through a strategy that supports meeting on time and in full goals (OTIF)
•    Developing and coaching a team of Deployment Planners
•    Analyzing data to identify process gaps, and lead the initiative for improvement
•    Managing finished goods distribution across five warehouses to maximize case fill & order fill rate for customer orders
•    Providing Customer Logistics Team members with directions:
o    Alerts on product supply issues so customers can be updated
o    Product availability and customer prioritization when inventories are low on specific items
o    Seasonal shipping times when production windows need to support Customer order requirements
o    Help to achieve monthly shipping target
•    Supports root cause identification and analysis for cuts
•    Facilitates weekly cuts meeting with cross-functional teams within Supply Chain Planning
•    Helps to improve KPI of Freshness based on correct replenishment of the network by looking at sales trends and using information from Demand & Supply Planner & Sales Department
•    Supports the minimization of product destruction and leftover in the network
•    Manages bulk transfers to co-packing locations
•    Providing updates to the Supply Planning team to support communications to Sales and Marketing on execution against strategic customer programs
•    Utilizes key metrics to measure and improve performance with regards to freight to warehouse and freight to customer saturation, DC to DC movements, and direct plant shipments
•    Actively contributes to Supply Chain growth projects (e.g user acceptance testing for enhancements, business integrations, process evolution) to ensure smooth implementation or transition
•    Identifies continuous improvement areas and facilitated the resolution with the broader team

•    Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in business or related field of study with a minimum of 
•    3-5 years of experience in a supply chain department
•    Ability to positively influence a team and drive them through your strategic vision
•    Excellent communication skills to concisely and effectively provide explanations and direct to Supply Chain team members
•    Result driven, self-motivated and independent
•    Able to work in a team environment & manage conflicting priorities while meeting deadlines.
•    Ability to prioritize requests and communicate response expectations.
•    Replenishment, Demand or Supply Planning experience preferred
•    Experience in food/drug consumer products industry (preferred)
•    Working knowledge of SAP, forecasting, and scheduling (preferred)
•    Ability to work independently and with others in a customer focused environment
•    Understands consumer product manufacturing, inventory control, and distribution functions
•    Strong analytical skills
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.

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The base salary range for this position is $81,000 - $108,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.

In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
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