Manager Supply Chain Optimization Solutions

Emerson • Clayton, MO

3d

About The Position

The Manager, SCO Solutions serves as the primary interface between Business Units, Mode Teams, and Global SCO Operations to identify, design, and deploy value-creating logistics solutions. This role improves the speed, reliability, visibility, and cost-effectiveness of the global logistics network by translating strategic and operational requirements into scalable system capabilities, advanced analytics, and standardized operating solutions across the enterprise.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field required; MBA or master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in logistics, supply chain, transportation systems, analytics, or related disciplines supporting complex operational environments.
• Strong working knowledge of Transportation Management Systems, with Oracle Transportation Management preferred.
• Advanced analytics and data visualization experience using platforms such as Power BI, SQL-based tools, or Oracle analytics environments.
• Proficiency in Python for data processing, automation, and analytical workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross‑functional programs across global teams and time zones.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Python‑based automation for data‑intensive logistics workflows and tooling.
• Experience orchestrating ETL and integration workflows using modern scheduling or automation frameworks.
• Deep SQL expertise across enterprise data models and large transactional datasets.
• Direct experience deploying enterprise‑scale logistics initiatives such as consolidation programs, mode optimization, and international network expansions.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional logistics solution initiatives across IT, Mode Teams, Business Units, and Operations, ensuring delivery of complex programs on time, within scope, and aligned with enterprise strategy.
• Design and deploy system-enabled solutions for strategic logistics initiatives, including network consolidations, regional expansions, and new capability enablement within Oracle Transportation Management (OTM).
• Evaluate third-party application readiness and integration feasibility; conduct functional gap analyses across tools supporting parcel, risk visibility, rating, and execution platforms.
• Anticipate and shape future solution requirements based on global supply chain strategy, geopolitical risk exposure, and evolving digital capabilities such as predictive analytics, automation, and API integration.
• Provide subject-matter leadership on enterprise initiatives targeting cost avoidance, cost reduction, service reliability, and working capital optimization.
• Own the functional design, deployment, governance, and continuous optimization of logistics technology solutions, ensuring platform stability, scalability, and successful implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Lead development of analytics, dashboards, automated data solutions, AI virtual server, and decision-support tools, including the Transportation Management System (TMS), to improve visibility, risk management, and operational decision-making.
• Partner with IT, operations, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into functional solutions, manage issue resolution, and validate implementation outcomes.
• Drive operational excellence through process automation, continuous improvement initiatives, solution documentation, training, and stakeholder enablement activities.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and outcomes through governance forums, steering committees, and formal leadership reporting.

Benefits

• variety of medical insurance plans
• dental and vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• tuition reimbursement
• employee resource groups
• recognition
• flexible time off plans
• paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
• vacation and holiday leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager