Product Deployment Manager - Sales & Operations Planning

Responsibilities:

Product Deployment Management:

- Manage product deployments from start to finish, adhering to Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) schedules and Active Demand Management (ADM) decisions.

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date information on product availability to meet customer commitments.

- Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to product deployments, identify potential gaps or delays.

- Develop and implement action plans to address deployment challenges and ensure on-time delivery.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing/Operations, Sales, Supply Chain Regions, Customer Service) to resolve supply disruptions and crisis situations.

Customer Focus & Collaboration:

- Support the deployment of "services" in conjunction with product deliveries.

- Partner with Sales, Customer Service, and other relevant teams to resolve customer requests efficiently.

- Participate in customer room discussions and contribute to solutions that meet customer needs.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's/masters degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field. (MBA preferred)

- Minimum 3 years of experience in product deployment or related supply chain function.

- Strong understanding of supply chain management principles, including S&OP, ADM, and inventory management.

- Proven ability to analyze data, identify root causes of issues, and develop effective solutions.

- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills with a proactive approach.

- Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with internal and external partners.