Deployment Planner

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Your role at Clorox:

Deployment Planners play a key role in driving business results: Product Availability, Customer Service and Transportation Costs. This role owns responsibility for ensuring appropriate supply of inventory network wide. The Inventory Deployment Administrators utilize various systems/resources to manage the deployment of product from source location to shipping locations throughout the network considering demand, current inventory, inventory targets, customer service objectives and costs. This role scrutinizes Planning system output and makes decisions that optimize business trade-offs. The Inventory Deployment Administrators should operate with a bias for action while working collaboratively across PSO to drive product availability, inventory performance, and cost minimization. This position has a required start time between 7:00 am and 8:00 am. Choose 7:00 to 3:30 pm, 7:30 to 4:00 pm, or 8:00 to 4:30 pm. Due to the broad scope of this role’s responsibilities, the Deployer needs to be able to work independently and with little supervision to execute an accurate inventory plan. They must take initiative and utilize analytical skills to make decisions daily that align company inventory parameters with the forecasted/un-forecasted product demand signals.

In this role, you will:

Work autonomously to manage the deployment of finished goods from manufacturing/postponement locations into the network with the ultimate goal of optimizing supply chain costs and customer service.

• Analyzes the complexities of systems settings and recommendations, applying independent decision making to balance cost and service.
• Uses a high level of influence with cross-functional partners to make holistic decisions
• Balances demand requests against stocking and shipping requirements as well as system generated demand signals
• Understands and communicates transit timing and the complexities of the transportation market and DC network with the objective of meeting the deadlines for executing the inventory plan.

Manages out-of-stock and critical receipt information for finished goods.

• Analyzes system generated alerts and applies independent recommendations and insights to make decisions.
• Works to protect case fill performance without negatively impacting Premium Freight metrics.
• Works cross-functionally with plant schedulers, supply planners, transportation, DC Operations and customer service.

Focus on improving and maintaining KPIs such as Intermodal utilization, Truckload utilization, Customer Case Fill and reducing Premium Freight spend.

Recommend process and system upgrades to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of deployment processes.

• Contributing cost savings ideas
• Keeping current with new and existing systems that support Product Supply
• Support the Planner and Deployer onboarding processes
• Executing special internal projects as needed throughout the year (examples are driving new reports or upgrades to processes)
• Representing the Deployment Team in meetings and cross functional project teams

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What we look for:

• Analytical, planning and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to take ownership of issues, make quick decisions and solve problems while ensuring timely resolution
• Team player who can work collaboratively with varied functions and roles to drive results
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• 2-4 years related work experience (planning, deployment, scheduling, inventory management, customer service)
• CPG Experience
• Experience within Operations, Supply Chain, or technical field
• Quick learner of multiple systems
• Strong Team Player
• Experience with SAP, Ortec, Kinaxis Rapid Response
• Experience with Excel and Power BI

Workplace type:

Hybrid - 3 days a week in office and 2 days week working from home.

We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.

At Clorox, we have a Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives here.

[U.S.]Additional Information:

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience, and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.

–Zone A: $62,500 - $111,300

–Zone B: $57,300 - $102,000

–Zone C: $52,100 - $92,700

All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.

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