Manager - Network Optimization & Planning

Ingram Micro•Irvine, CA

About The Position

Accelerate your career. Join the organization that's driving the world's technology and shape the future. Ingram Micro is a leading technology company for the global information technology ecosystem. With the ability to reach nearly 90% of the global population, we play a vital role in the worldwide IT sales channel, bringing products and services from technology manufacturers and cloud providers to business-to-business technology experts. Our market reach, diverse solutions and services portfolio, and digital platform Ingram Micro Xvantage™ set us apart. Learn more at www.ingrammicro.com Come join our team where you’ll make technology happen in surprising ways. Let’s shape tomorrow - it’ll be a fun journey! We are seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Manager of Network Optimization & Planning (S&OP CoE) to lead end-to-end supply chain planning, including network design, demand and supply alignment, and continuous optimization of global supply chain and logistics operations. This role is central to driving planning excellence through a data-driven approach, leveraging analytical modeling and scalable processes to enhance efficiency and performance across the network. Operating within the global Center of Excellence (COE), this position collaborates cross-functionally with supply chain, operations, product management, finance, IT, and external logistics partners. The role is responsible for delivering actionable insights, improving decision-making, and enabling sustainable, scalable growth across the organization. This role will start out as an individual contributor but is expected to manage a team of analysts/senior analysts within 1 year of start date.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, or related field
8 -10 years of experience in supply chain, with strong emphasis on Network optimization, logistics analytics, and/or supply chain modeling and S&OP, planning analytics, or COE-driven process improvement
Demonstrated experience applying optimization, simulation, and statistical analysis to solve complex supply chain problems and drive measurable business outcomes (cost reduction, service improvement, inventory optimization)
Hands-on experience with network modeling and optimization tools (e.g., Llamasoft, Blue Yonder, JDA, Gurobi, CPLEX), including building and interpreting models for decision-making
Strong proficiency in data analysis and manipulation, including: Advanced Excel (modeling, scenario analysis) SQL or similar tools for large dataset handling Experience working with structured and unstructured data
Experience with planning platforms such as Blue Yonder (BY), including system configuration, enhancement, or user enablement
Experience with Power BI/Tableau for dashboarding and executive reporting
Strong business acumen with ability to: Translate analytical outputs into actionable business insights and recommendations Evaluate trade-offs across cost, service, and operational constraints Influence cross-functional stakeholders and support decision-making
Experience developing or supporting analytical frameworks, process design, and playbooks/SOPs to enable scalable and repeatable planning processes
Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects, balancing technical analysis with execution and business alignment

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or MBA
Experience in B2B, high-tech, or distribution environments
Exposure to statistical modeling, or machine learning
Experience with end-to-end planning systems integration (S&OP, ERP, execution systems)
APICS / IBF / CSCMP certifications a strong plus
Experience with Python/R or automation tools for analytics
Key Competencies Advanced analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills Strong systems thinking and modeling capability Ability to translate complex data into clear business insights Effective communication and stakeholder influence Continuous improvement and innovation mindset

Responsibilities

Network Analytics & Modeling Develop and apply advanced analytics, optimization models, and simulation tools to improve network design, inventory positioning, and distribution strategies
Build and maintain network optimization models (e.g., Llamasoft, JDA, Gurobi, CPLEX) to evaluate scenarios and support strategic decisions
Perform sensitivity analysis, and what-if modeling to assess trade-offs across cost, service, and capacity
Analyze large datasets to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities across the supply chain
Translate complex analytical outputs into clear, actionable recommendations for business stakeholders
S&OP Lead / Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of globally harmonized S&OP process to ensure alignment of demand, supply, and financial plans
Develop and maintain S&OP playbooks, analytical frameworks, and standardized models to enable consistent, data-driven decision-making
Support implementation and enhancement of planning systems, including Blue Yonder (BY) and related tools
Design and deploy scenario planning, decision-support models to improve planning accuracy and responsiveness
Support data governance, data modeling, and integration across planning and execution systems
Performance Analytics & Visualization Define, track, and analyze KPIs such as OTIF, cost-to-serve, forecast accuracy, inventory health, and network efficiency etc
Develop interactive dashboards and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) to monitor performance and highlight optimization opportunities
Conduct root cause analysis on service failures, demand/supply imbalances, and network inefficiencies
Automate reporting and analytics workflows to improve speed and scalability of insights
Network Optimization & 3PL Performance Analyze and optimize logistics network performance, including DC operations, transportation flows, and 3PL partner effectiveness
Evaluate 3PL KPIs and operational performance, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and service improvement
Support network design initiatives such as footprint optimization, capacity planning, and flow optimization
Cross-Functional Collaboration Lead and influence cross-functional initiatives across supply chain, operations, finance, IT, and data teams to align planning and network strategies with business objectives
Drive data-informed decision-making by translating complex analytics into clear insights, facilitating alignment, and resolving trade-offs across stakeholders
Act as a key connector across business and technical teams to drive execution, adoption of tools/processes, and delivery of network optimization and planning outcomes
Continuous Improvement & Transformation Support continuous improvement initiatives through analytical insights and process enhancements
Lead/Assist with rollout and adoption of new tools, models, and playbooks
Stay current on emerging technologies, including AI/ML applications in supply chain analytics and planning

Benefits

U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, paid time off, parental leave, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others.

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