Senior Manager, Supply Chain Optimization
About The Position
The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Manager, Supply Chain Optimization to drive operational improvement across the supply chain. This role is responsible for developing performance metrics, analyzing operational data, optimizing distribution networks, identifying improvement opportunities, and supporting strategic decision-making across the supply chain. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with business acumen and cross-functional collaboration skills to improve supply chain efficiency, transportation performance, network effectiveness, cost optimization, and service levels.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in business, food science, packaging, agri-business, economics, engineering, supply chain or related discipline and 8+ years’ relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
- 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.
- SAP experience required
- Understanding of production planning and materials requirements planning (MRP)
- Ability to work through complex, unstructured problems
- Strong critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills
- Able to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and verbal formats
- Strong teamwork, adaptability, and organizational planning skills
- Demonstrated ability to build positive, respectful, and collaborative working relationships
- Ability to travel up to 10% to manufacturing plants.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
- Team‑oriented approach with a focus on creating a positive work environment
Responsibilities
- Develop, monitor, and maintain supply chain KPIs and dashboards across warehousing and transportation.
- Analyze operational performance trends and identify root causes for service, cost, and productivity gaps.
- Lead weekly performance reviews with stakeholders.
- Analyze and optimize distribution network design to improve service levels, reduce transportation costs, and enhance operational efficiency.
- Conduct network modeling and scenario analysis for warehouse locations, transportation routes, inventory placement, and customer allocation strategies.
- Support strategic initiatives involving network expansion, consolidation, and optimization.
- Collect, cleanse, and analyze large datasets from ERP, WMS, TMS, and BI systems.
- Translate complex data into actionable business insights and executive-level recommendations.
- Support budgeting, capacity planning, and cost-reduction initiatives through data-driven analysis.
- Identify operational risks, bottlenecks, and continuous improvement opportunities.
- Work closely with Planning, Logistics, Finance, Operations, and IT teams.
- Prepare executive presentations and communicate findings to senior leadership.
- Support strategic decision-making with timely reporting and analytical insights.
Benefits
- Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
- Out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers
- Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost
- Support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management
- Comprehensive training and professional development programs
- LinkedIn Learning access on‑demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training
- Partnership with Guild supports continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
- Leadership development initiatives
- Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
- Relocation Package Available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
