Director, Network Optimization

Novolex

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an operations strategy leader, this position both leads and executes the design, modeling, and analytical work required to optimize the enterprise end-to-end network for cost efficiency, service performance, scalability, and sustained competitiveness. This role supports network strategy development, advanced modeling, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring the organization makes well-supported, financially sound capital and expense decisions. This leader will validate and challenge analytical work from team members, ensure the accuracy and integrity of model outputs, and translate complex findings into clear, influential narratives for C-suite executives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, finance, business, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
7+ years of experience in network optimization, supply chain strategy, transportation optimization, or a related analytical field.
Expertise in network modeling tools (e.g., Optilogic, Llamasoft, Coupa, Blue Yonder, Supply Chain Guru, or similar).
Demonstrated ability to build robust business cases and translate analytical findings into financial and strategic implications.
Strong financial acumen, including capital and operating expense forecasting, ROI modeling, and cost-benefit analysis.
Experience leading enterprise-wide network redesign or greenfield/brownfield studies.
Knowledge of optimization methods, simulation, and scenario modeling.
Experience working in a complex, multi-facility, multi-node network environment.
Excellent executive communication skills with the ability to influence and operate effectively at the C-suite level.

Responsibilities

Build detailed, defensible business cases to support major capital projects, network redesign initiatives, and operational investments.
Create and review capital and expense projections, including sensitivity analyses, multiyear forecasts, and scenario-based financial planning.
Conduct hands-on network and cost analyses, partnering with Finance, Operations, and Procurement to build comprehensive total-cost and savings models that inform strategic recommendations.
Develop capital request documentation and present recommendations to senior leadership, capital committees, and the executive team.
Lead the development of short and long term network optimization strategies aligned with corporate goals.
Oversee network modeling and scenario analysis to identify opportunities for cost efficiency, service improvement, and operational resiliency.
Govern efforts to optimize transportation flows, facility footprints, inventory placement, and service levels using advanced modeling tools and methodologies.
Guide the evaluation of emerging technologies, automation, and network design concepts to determine strategic fit and ROI.
Validate the logic, accuracy, and assumptions within network models developed by team members, ensuring analytical rigor and reliable outputs.
Establish modeling standards, documentation protocols, and quality control processes to ensure consistency and repeatability across all analytical work.

Benefits

Wellness rewards to fund your HRA or HSA
Paid holidays, time off, parental and other leaves
Financial protection benefits such as life, AD&D and disability insurance, and 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions
Education Support (for example, tuition reimbursement, Chairman’s Scholarship, 529 College Savings Plan)
Broad Based Employee Award Program—value sharing plan for all employees with one year of service
Employee Assistance Program and much more!
With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health.
Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important.
Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs.
We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
We offer constant opportunities for advancement.
From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning.
Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.