Supply Network Planning Associate Manager

This role supports the development of the next generation network design capability, enabling industry leading designcapability for all Global business units, Sectors, and ND Global Capability Centers, across the End-to-End Value Chain.

This role is responsible for developing and refining network optimization modeling projects and analyses that help source,deploy, store, and deliver our portfolio of products to customers at the lowest cost while supporting long-term growth. TheGlobal Network Design Modeler is responsible for driving the testing of advanced modeling tools and designing newapproaches and systems to optimize our supply chain network. This role requires deep understanding of optimization

algorithms, data science techniques and supply chain operations. Ultimately, this role will be responsible for building andanalysing optimization models using state-of-the-art optimization software to create scalable and effective solutions.

This will enable identification of transformative projects that will deliver significant levels of profitability, efficiency,sustainability, and service, that align with the organization's global operational objectives.

• Support the validation and implementation of advanced supply chain models and tools to optimize the E2E supply chain.
• Identify, recommend and develop process improvement and innovative approaches for network model building and to simplify/streamline the process.
• Develop and maintain robust network optimization models to evaluate project hypothesis and strategic alternatives and quantify model changes in end-to-end supply chain.
• Translate complex business problems into optimization models using tools like Supply Chain Guru
• Utilize organizational systems and tools for data collection and to build project facts, benchmarking analyses, etc.
• Ability to evaluate optimization models inputs and outputs by data automation, executing models, analyzing data and reporting
• Partner with cross functional teams to provide necessary inputs for long term projects and ensure that project recommendations are organizationally aligned
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities concurrently and work well under tight timelines
• Develops domain knowledge and Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in Network Modeling and analytics
• Document model methodologies and provide training and support to analysts

• Bachelors Degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering/Supply Chain or similar.
• 9-12 years of experience in a supply chain planning/optimization function utilizing Modelling & Technical Design tools, such as Llamasoft, Coupa SCG, JDA or similar.
• Ability to translate business problems into analytical frameworks

Skills

• Leadership
• Strong Communicator
• Results Oriented
• Agility to solve problems
• Analytical Thinking
• Teamwork
• Excellent interpersonal relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite, Tableau and Power BI
• Manage of big data bases on SQL or similar (nice to have)
• Use of Supply Chain Guru and Data Guru (must have)