Manager, Capacity Planning & Network Modeling

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.

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Position Overview: 

Optimize global logistics network efficiency and effectiveness through capacity planning, network modeling and warehouse enigeering. It analyzes infrastructure, mid and long term supply plans and designs agile, cost-effective networks to accommodate growth while maximizing service levels.

Your Key Areas of Responsibilities Include: 

• Conduct a detailed analysis of current logistics capacity, including warehouse space, transportation routes, and distribution centers, to identify areas for optimization. Project mid and long term capacity requirements. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to logistics capacity and network performance.
• Utilize advanced modeling techniques and simulation tools to translate supply plans into optimal logistics networks considering factors such as transportation costs, lead times, inventory levels, and service requirements. Short term analysis and recommendations on resilient network adaptations in response to unplanned capacity/demand changes that are limited in time. 
• Engineer and gatekeep warehouse layout designs to maximize productivity and deliver projected volume throughputs.
• Set and gatekeep global MHE (including automation) requirements and standards. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including commercial, operations, planning, logistics and finance, to align capacity planning efforts with business goals and objectives.
• Lead projects and plan stakeholder project resources to implement capacity expansion initiatives, such as warehouse expansions, transportation fleet upgrades, or network reconfigurations.
• Conduct regular reviews and audits of logistics capacity and network performance to ensure alignment with business needs and objectives.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in logistics capacity planning, network modeling and warehouse designs. 
• Provide guidance and support to logistics team members on capacity planning processes, tools, and methodologies.

Required Experience and Skills: 

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Supply Chain Management or Statistics or equivalent broad training and experience.    
• Logistics Experience: 
  •  Minimum of 3 years of experience in logistics operations, with a solid understanding of transportation, warehousing, and distribution processes to inform network optimization strategies. 
  • Experience designing and optimizing logistics networks, considering various factors such as costs, lead times, and service requirements.  
• Capacity Planning: 
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in capacity planning within logistics, including forecasting demand and optimizing resources to accommodate growth efficiently. 
  • Experience conducting detailed analysis of logistics capacity and network performance, interpreting data to identify optimization opportunities. 
  • Advanced modeling techniques and simulation tools to forecast future demand and evaluate logistics capacity. 
• Network Modeling: 
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience doing network modeling, utilizing tools and techniques to design agile and cost-effective logistics networks. 
• Team Collaboration and Interpersonal Skills: 
  • Experience c