Manager - Network Optimization & Planning

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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.

Your role:

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 de