Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Optimization

HELP US BRING THE GIFT OF HEALTH TO LIFE.

Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You'll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry. Consumer-driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose -- that's Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life.

This role is not available for sponsorship, including I-983 participation. 

Position Summary:

The Senior Manager, Supply Chain Optimization has leadership responsibilities with network optimization & execution, reporting & business analytics development, and P&IL Center of Excellence development. The manager has leadership responsibilities to develop and deliver an optimized end-to-end distribution network, resulting in the lowest landed cost and working capital efficiency while delivering upon service to all customers & channels, including optimized response time, inventory, and service levels. This role orchestrates network design through cross-functional leadership, including inventory & service strategy, warehousing, and distribution. The manager will be responsible for providing the department’s strategic direction and data strategy through the creation of the data architecture, validation controls, automation of business/reporting solutions, and data analysis interpretation. This role supports integrating tools such as Kinaxis Maestro, Planet Together, JDE, and MS Power BI/Fabric.

Responsibilities:

Supply Chain Planning & Customer Service & Logistics (P&IL) Center of Excellence Development

• Act as CoE lead/SME: Design/standardize processes (e.g., S&OP, demand forecasting, inventory optimization) with playbooks, audits, and governance for consistent execution.
• Manage advanced tools: Own lifecycle of Kinaxis Maestro (core planning), Planet Together (scheduling), JD Edwards ERP —collaborate with IT for enhancements, integrations, and troubleshooting.
• Build training/knowledge: Deliver programs on tools/processes/analytics; mentor staff; create repositories/workshops for knowledge-sharing.
• Drive innovation/automation: Roadmap AI/ML use cases (e.g., demand sensing, predictive modeling); pilot automations; evaluate emerging tech (e.g., Fabric-Kinaxis integrations).
• Oversee data governance: Ensure clean, accessible data for real-time insights; develop automated reports/dashboards.

Distribution Network Optimization & Implementation

• Lead implementation of distribution sites (e.g., SE & MW) and future network changes to support growth, focusing on supply network (sourcing/supplier flows) and distribution network (warehouse placement, transportation routing).
• Execute future-state designs step-by-step: Model scenarios using tools like Kinaxis for "what-if" analysis, visualize bottlenecks via Power BI maps/dashboards, and achieve metrics like 15% lead-time cuts or 10% cost savings.
• Develop/execute cross-functional plans (sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, planning, IT): Own change management, schedules, technical transfers, org design, capital/inventory optimization, and status updates to leadership.

Data & Advanced Analytics Development

• Develop/execute data strategy: Build architecture, validation controls, automation (e.g., Power Automate), and interpretation for P&IL insights.
• Lead team to advance capabilities (predictive analysis, data structure, report building) via coaching and prioritization.
• Create innovative reporting: Cross-functional metrics, dashboards in Power BI/Fabric, and analytical tools for data-driven decisions—managing stakeholder needs step-by-step (development, implementation, automation).
• Ensure data integrity: Optimize integrations across platforms (e.g., JD Edwards, Oracle), advise on hierarchies, and enable user-level access.
• Drive analytics framework: Identify opportunities, root-cause issues, track KPIs, and automate processes for efficiencies (e.g., AI for trend/pattern spotting).
• Collaborates with business leaders, users, and the IT organization to define, consolidate, and resource data requirements.
• Creates sustainable processes and controls to ensure the integrity of core data sources and the efficiency of system resources through optimized integrations.
• Build advancement of the department’s skill level in the use of data analytics, integration, and management. Enables accessibility of data at the user level of proficiency.
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