Analyst, Deployment

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies.

Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients- that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don't settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients' lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Summary

This Deployment Analyst is responsible for the daily replenishment planning and management of product deployments to the local Distribution Network to achieve inventory targets. This role ensures the daily deployment plan is executed and is responsible for working cross-functionally with Planning, Transportation, 3PL, Production and Carriers. This position ensures operational success by managing resource allocations, optimizing inventory levels, and upholding compliance with organizational and industry standards.

They will need to use the following systems for a successful plan execution: DRP Plan from Rapid Response, Transportation Warehouse Optimization (TWO), Blue Yonder (TMS), Warehouse Management System (WMS), and JDE.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities .

• Execute the daily deployment plan based on finished good inventory levels at local DCs to achieve target Days of Supply, considering the space utilization in the network.

• Coordinate the deployment based on carrier and lane capabilities to ensure a successful execution.

• Proactively monitor code level inventory at the Distribution Centers and work with supply planners to ensure system parameters are in place

• Manage the inventory distribution of short supply products to ensure quick recovery of inventory position in the network.

• Provide critical thinking and process execution support in deployment projects- product conversions, new product launches, new Distribution Center set ups.

• Manage inbound and outbound volumes in 3PL facilities and rebalances within the network.

• Report forecast anomalies at branch-level based on usage.

• Manage weekly late firm reporting and cross-functional follow up to close out open Pos.

• Update JDE system/ Rapid response with real time estimated delivery date data from Blue Yonder.

• Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly report requirements are met and published in a timely manner.

• Continue to explore opportunities to improve replenishment processes and visibility.

• Identify excess inventory in outlying DC's and partner with planning and commercial to recommend and action to rebalance the network.

• Liaison with supply chain to identify root cause backorder items, either through safety stock adjustment or forecast optimization

• Ensure replenishment load trailers are fully utilized based upon freight requirements by utilizing the system TWO.

• Develop shipping schedules for replenishment loads to optimize truck load replenishment and meet service targets.

• Work with Transportation and Logistics teams to minimize DDS and aged orders costs based on quality and business requirements.

• Applies practical problem-solving and decision-making to deliver real-time solutions to problems.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to interact with and function as a liaison with key stakeholders.

• Capability to analyze large amounts of data to optimize processes and identify solutions.

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, execute daily tasks on a timely basis, and project management skills.

• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to solve complex problems and identify solutions.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite…