Network Optimization Manager
About The Position
The Network Optimization Manager designs, deploys, and maintains network optimization models; develops tools and processes to assess long-range distribution capacity and mitigation plans; and analyzes and builds business cases for capital investment and divestment opportunities. The role develops and maintains core tools and processes that enable multi-year strategic planning across the US, assesses transportation outsourcing versus within-fleet capacity, and synthesizes findings from complex, system-based evaluations. The manager oversees multiple large-scale, complex initiatives and coaches and mentors other specialists. By leading network optimization projects and using advanced tools and data analytics, the role drives improvements in logistics operations, collaborates with cross-functional teams to execute projects, and applies solutions to streamline distribution center processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or Mathematics.
- Three years of experience with network optimization tools such as Llamasoft, O9, or Kinaxis.
- Six years of experience with analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, and SQL.
- Deep understanding of supply chain metrics and areas such as manufacturing, production network optimization, transportation, and demand planning.
- Experience with routing optimization software such as SAP TM, Direct Route, Aptean, Route4Me, or Descartes.
- Knowledge of GIS such as ArcGIS and spatial data analysis using telematics data.
- Statistical analysis skills for identifying patterns and anomalies in delivery data.
- Programming ability in Python or R, SQL, Tableau Prep, or Power BI for custom analysis and solutions.
- Ability to analyze route density to identify underutilized capacity.
- Knowledge of cost-benefit analysis and financial drivers such as NPV, IRR, and payback period.
- Ability to break down and analyze last-mile cost structures and recognize and plan for seasonal demand patterns.
- Familiarity with advanced statistical methods and regression tools.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or Mathematics.
- 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 them into defined opportunities.
- Programming and analysis solutions within the network optimization space.
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and maintain network optimization models to identify investment and divestment opportunities.
- Establish and execute processes to assess system capacity and capability in support of multi-year growth targets.
- Lead network optimization projects using advanced modeling tools to improve logistics operations.
- Identify interdependencies among model outcomes, synthesize insights, and recommend which opportunities to prioritize.
- Build business cases to inform strategic decisions and investments in supply chain improvements.
- Deliver structured written and verbal communications.
- Develop and maintain tools and processes that enable multi-year strategic planning across the US.
- Assess transportation outsourcing versus within-fleet capacity determinations.
- Oversee large-scale, complex initiatives and coach and mentor other specialists.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and apply solutions to streamline distribution center processes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
