Manager Network Planning, Emerging Countries Network Planning

About the position

The Emerging Country Network Topology Planning team is looking for a talented Senior Network Strategy Manager who will create solutions to optimize multi-year network topology design, along with Supply Chain planning processes for new country expansion. Our scope includes emerging countries such as Mexico, Brazil, Australia, Middle East, Singapore and new countries. As a team player you have an opportunity to work with some of the best Supply Chain professionals, Tech teams, Worldwide Engineers, Operations Managers, Finance partners, and business leaders across the continents to design optimal Supply Chain network solutions with an objective to solve the conflicting goals and achieve best customer experience in the most cost efficient way. This role requires working with cross-functional teams across the countries to jointly define requirements, develop FC (Fulfilment Center) topology and network solutions, and manage the timelines for all current and future projects. In addition, the role also involves working closely with Tech teams to implement tools and features related to supply chain optimization and inventory management. This position involves regular communication with senior management on status, risks/opportunities, and daily change control management. Cross-team coordination, project management, and executive interaction skills are essential. This position requires advanced analytical thinking skills and the ability to extract data from multiple sources and develop complex data analytics. Successful candidates will be adept at diving deep through various information sources, and working closely with technology partners, local / regional operations, and finance teams to rapidly iterate and deliver solutions. This position requires working across a variety of teams to drive long-term strategic initiatives and best practices adoption. Successful candidates must thrive in fast-paced environments which encourage collaborative and creative problem solving and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Define the best FC (Fulfilment Center) network topology strategy for emerging countries by leveraging optimization tool sets.
• Coordinate and gather requirements from multiple business partners to develop long term network topology plan for next 3-5 years.
• Extract data and perform complex analytical deep dives to understand trends in key supply chain metrics.
• Lead supply chain planning projects with cross-functional teams focused on delivering new tools, features, services, or systems.
• Contribute to mid to long-term network planning process, tools, and features rollout and process standardization.
• Communicate and drive long term initiatives, actively work to remove bottlenecks and create scalable mechanisms.
• Proactively identify gaps and opportunities in the process while partnering with established markets teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Network planning, retail/e-commerce operations execution experience
• 5+ years using data analysis tools such as MS Excel to drive improvements
• Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
• 3+ years in a production, fulfillment, or planning environment
• 3+ years experience and success at leading cross functional programs

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously
• Experience with Six Sigma/Lean, Statistical data analysis, network modeling and Operational Excellence
• Ability to write SQL/Python queries and use BI Tools like Tableau/Power BI.
• Knowledge of how a fulfillment center, and transportation network is designed and operated
• Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a high-energy, fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan