Senior Manager – Deployment

Fresh Del Monte

Senior Manager of Inventory & Deployment Execution overseeing product lifecycle and inventory strategies at Fresh Del Monte Foods. Leading a team and enhancing inventory accuracy and cash flow forecasting.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute comprehensive inventory strategies that align with the company's financial and operational objectives
Insuring in optimal network deployment to meet aligned case fill targets and transportation cost
Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from new items to discontinuation, ensuring optimal inventory levels
Provide visibility to surplus FG/BRITE stock and maintain high service levels
Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance inventory accuracy, improve cash flow forecasting, and maintain monthly reviews with finance for inventory reconciliation
Lead and develop a team of Deployment Planners, providing strategic direction, coaching, and performance management
Provide oversight and guidance to the Product Lifecycle & Inventory Optimization function
Drive accountability and continuous improvement within the planning organization through standardized processes, metrics, and performance reviews
Identify, analyze, and mitigate excess and obsolete inventory risks
Monitor inventory health metrics and lead initiatives to improve inventory turns, reduce aging inventory, and enhance overall network efficiency
Develop and maintain accurate inventory projections by integrating demand forecasts, production plans, deployment strategies, and supply chain constraints
Provide leadership visibility into inventory trends, risks, and opportunities through robust reporting and scenario analysis
Establish, maintain, and continuously optimize finished goods safety stock policies
Utilize statistical analysis, demand variability trends, and supply performance data
Partner with Customer Service, Sales, Operations, Business Units, and Supply Planning teams to proactively communicate service risks and inventory constraints
Facilitate alignment across commercial and operational stakeholders to support customer fill-rate targets and business priorities
Evaluate, enhance, and standardize inventory management systems, deployment processes, and planning tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, business, or related field
8+ years of proven and successful experience in Supply Chain and/or business discipline
Deep understanding of Inventory Management principles and systems in any or all Retail, eCommerce, and Wholesale
Experience with Supply Chain Management and demand-based replenishment strategy
Experience with S&OP processes and procedures, customer planning and/or supply planning
Versed in supply chain financial metrics
Superior analytical skills, with ability to dive in and quickly understand root cause and identify scalable solutions
Proven ability to define performance measures directly related to business and hold people accountable for such
Understanding of supply chain product flows in a manufacturing and/or retail/ecommerce environment
Agile learner and ability to operate & balance risk in a fast paced, changing environment
Experience with Supply Chain IT transaction systems and information flow
Experience with using a balanced scorecard to track performance
Excellent customer service focus and results oriented
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Computer skills, including SAP, WMS, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Experience with some or all aspects of the supply chain, including planning, purchasing, transportation, warehousing, deployment, and inventory management is ideal
Experience with advanced planning or demand planning software experience preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with company match
Employer-paid life & disability insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
7 Company Paid Holidays
24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program
Optional voluntary benefits (legal, accident, identity protection)

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Hard Skills & Tools

inventory managementsupply chain managementdemand-based replenishment strategyS&OP processessupply chain financial metricsstatistical analysisperformance measuresinventory optimizationinventory health metricsdemand forecasting

Soft Skills

analytical skillsleadershipcoachingperformance managementaccountabilitycommunication skillscustomer service focusresults orientedagile learnerproblem-solving