Coca Cola Refreshments Canada

Manager, Network Optimization

Coca Cola Refreshments Canada$108K — $120K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Research, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
  • More than 3 years of experience in manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, logistics, planning, or distribution.
  • Demonstrated analytical curiosity and quick learning ability for optimization and modeling tools.
  • Strong skills in influencing, communication, and stakeholder management.
  • Experience with SAP, ERP, WMS, TMS, or planning systems.
  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, Power BI, and familiarity with machine learning or advanced analytics preferred.
  • Knowledge of Coca-Cola's manufacturing and distribution operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead network modeling, scenario analysis, greenfield studies, and optimization projects.
  • Build and maintain digital models using analytical tools such as Supply Chain Guru, Python, SQL, or Power BI.
  • Translate complex analytical results into executive-ready presentations.
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing, Finance, and other teams to support strategic initiatives.
  • Present data-driven recommendations to senior leadership to influence network design and capacity expansion decisions.
  • Develop internal capabilities in simulation, digital twins, machine learning, and advanced analytics.
  • Coach stakeholders and drive alignment across functions.

Benefits

  • This role has exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence executive decisions.
  • Work across a national network in a significant sector of the supply chain industry.
  • Engage in strategic decision-making processes that have a national impact.
  • Opportunities for professional development in advanced analytics and digital technologies.
Full Job Description
Role Details
  • Work Location - Brampton
  • Shift/Hours or Hybrid Environment - 3 days in-office
  • The full base salary range for this position is from $108,000 - $120,000 annually. The starting base salary offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, role complexity, skills, experience, and internal equity.
  • Initial Posting Close Date - August 28th, 2026


About This Opportunity

Reporting to the Director, Network Strategy and Design, the Manager, Network Modeling provides analytical leadership and business partnership across manufacturing, warehousing, transportation and network strategy. The role translates business questions into models, scenarios, and recommendations that improve service, cost, capacity utilization, and long-term network design decisions.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future supply chain network of one of Canada's largest beverage companies, influencing manufacturing, warehousing and transportation decisions with national impact. Working across a coast-to-coast manufacturing and distribution network, the successful candidate will support strategic investment decisions, network design initiatives, and long-range business planning. The role provides significant exposure to senior leadership, with opportunities to influence executive-level decisions through analytics, scenario modeling, and data-driven recommendations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead network modeling, scenario analysis, greenfield studies, capacity analysis and optimization projects.
  • Build and maintain digital models using Supply Chain Guru, Python, SQL, Power BI or equivalent analytical tools.
  • Translate complex results into executive-ready recommendations that connect numbers with operational reality.
  • Partner with Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing, Commercial, Finance and Engineering teams.
  • Support strategic initiatives involving manufacturing footprint, warehouse design, transportation strategies, inventory optimization and customer service improvements.
  • Present recommendations and business insights to senior leadership, helping influence strategic decisions related to network design, capacity expansion, inventory strategy, transportation optimization and capital investments.
  • Develop future internal capabilities in simulation, digital twins, machine learning and advanced analytics.
  • Coach and influence stakeholders without direct authority while driving alignment across functions.
  • Continuously improve model quality, data governance and decision support processes.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Research, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science or related discipline.
  • 3+ years of experience across manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, logistics, planning or distribution.
  • Demonstrated analytical curiosity and ability to rapidly learn optimization and modeling tools.
  • Strong influencing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience with SAP, ERP, WMS, TMS, or planning systems.
  • Experience with Python, SQL, Power BI, machine learning, or advanced analytics preferred.
  • Experience with optimization software such as Supply Chain Guru X or similar tools is an asset.
  • Ability to synthesize large data sets into actionable business recommendations.
  • Knowledge of Coca-Cola manufacturing and distribution operations is an asset.

About Coca Cola Refreshments Canada

Coca-Cola Refreshments Canada is a subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company, the world's largest beverage company. The company produces, distributes, and markets a wide range of non-alcoholic beverages, including Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, and Dasani. Coca-Cola Refreshments Canada was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The company has approximately 6,000 employees across Canada.
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