Deployment Planner

Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas. Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 25 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 26 countries, and employs approximately 4,700 people. Shares of the parent company Davide Campari - Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange sinceCampari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry.Position Summary: The Deployment Planner is responsible for strategic and tactical planning of finished goods deployment across the distribution networks. This role ensures optimal product availability, inventory positioning, and service levels while minimizing cost and waste.Key ResponsibilitiesAccountable to own the deployment plan to ensure delivery of service, cost and cash metricsDevelop and execute deployment plans to move finished goods from manufacturing sites to distribution centers and markets within Americas and GloballyProactively identify supply risks and constraints; develop contingency plans to mitigate service disruptionsCommunicate proactively to build alignment on action plans and own issue resolutionAlign deployment strategies with demand forecasts, production schedules, and inventory targetsMonitor and manage inventory levels across the supply chain to ensure product availability while minimizing excess and obsolescenceCollaborate with demand planners, production planners, and logistics teams to balance supply and demandPartner with customer service and logistics team to ensure alignment on deployment priorities, constraints and execution plansAnalyze service, cost and inventory metrics and identify opportunities for improvementLead root cause analysis and corrective actions for deployment-related issuesUtilize ERP and advanced planning systems to manage deployment plans and inventory movementsOwn Master Data accuracy to ensure accurate deploymentQualificationsBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, preferably in a CPG or FMCG environmentStrong knowledge of supply chain networks in a manufacturing environment, inventory management, and logisticsProficiency in planning tools (SAP, OMP, Kinaxis, etc.) and Excel / Power BI for data analysisExcellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skillsAbility to work in a matrixed, multicultural, and fast‑paced environmentPreferred SkillsExperience with S&OP / IBP processesFamiliarity with global trade compliance and international logisticsLean / Six Sigma or APICS certification is a plusOur employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual's race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Campari Group believes that fair compensation and equal opportunities are crucial for employees' well‑being, empowerment, and engagement.Our efforts to ensure fair pay have earned us the Fair Pay Certification by Fair Pay Workplace, an independent organization dedicated to dismantling pay disparities based on gender, race and their intersection. #J-18808-Ljbffr