This position plays a vital role in: (1) designing, deploying, and maintaining Network Optimization Models, (2) developing tools and processes to assess long-range distribution capacity and mitigation plans, and (3) performing analysis and business case development of capital investment and divestment opportunities.
The Network Optimization Manager has extensive experience in supply chain design and optimization and can synthesize insights from complex, system-based evaluations. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining core tools and processes that enable multi-year, strategic planning across the US. Additionally, this role will oversee multiple large-scale, complex initiatives and provide coaching and mentoring to other specialists through their daily work. This role will also assess transportation outsourcing vs. within-fleet capacity determinations.
By leading network optimization projects and utilizing advanced tools and data analytics, this role will drive significant improvements in logistics operations, collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution, and leverage solutions to streamline distribution center processes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Network Optimization and Modeling
Design, deploy, and maintain network optimization models to identify investment and divestment opportunities
Establish and execute processes to assess system capacity/capability to support multi-year growth targets
Lead network optimization projects using advanced modeling tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of logistics operations
Data Analysis and Strategic Planning
Identify interdependencies of model outcomes, synthesize insights, and make recommendations on which opportunities to prioritize
Build business cases to inform strategic decisions and investments in supply chain improvements, deliver structured communications (both written and verbal)
Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred, in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or Mathematics
Three (3) years of experience specifically in Network optimization tools such as Llamasoft, O9, Kinaxis
Six (6) years of experience in analytics and visualization tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, Alteryx, and SQL
Deep understanding of supply chain metrics, manufacturing, production network optimization, transportation, demand planning, or other areas related to Logistics and Supply Chain
Technical Skills
Experience with routing optimization software such as SAP TM, Direct Route, Aptean, Route4Me, Descartes
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) such as ARCGIS, knowledge for spatial data analysis using telematics data
Statistical analysis skills for identifying patterns and anomalies in delivery data
Programming abilities in Python or R, SQL, Tableau Prep/Power BI for custom analysis and solutions, ideally within the network optimization space
Analytical Capabilities
Route density analysis to identify underutilized capacity
Knowledge of cost/benefit analysis and key financial drivers (NPV, IRR, Payback Period)
Last mile cost structure breakdown and analysis, Seasonal demand pattern recognition and planning
Familiarity with advanced statistical methods and regression tools
Preferred Qualifications
Currently hold an ASCM CSCP or CLTD credential
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex systems and processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop innovative engineering solutions
Experience synthesizing key takeaways across a wide range of data sources and translating into defined opportunities
