Manager - Design & Optimization (Supply Chain)

Responsibilities:

• Analyze supply chain data and develop optimization and simulation models to support network design, cost reduction, and service improvement initiatives

• Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, Procurement, IT, and business stakeholders to define project scope, gather requirements, and deliver data-driven recommendations

• Lead and support supply chain modelling projects, including data collection, cleansing, validation, scenario development, and financial impact analysis

• Support sourcing initiatives by partnering with Procurement on RFP and RFQ processes, including modelling scenarios and evaluating supplier network options

• Present modelling results, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership to support strategic decision-making

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Logistics, Data Analytics, or related field

• Experience: Minimum 6 years of experience in supply chain optimization, supply chain management, logistics, or network design

• Top skills: Strong analytical and supply chain modelling skills, combined with stakeholder communication and problem-solving capabilities

• Experience with supply chain modelling tools such as LLamasoft Supply Chain Guru, Data Guru, or similar optimization tools

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):

• Strong data analysis skills using SQL, Excel, Access, or databases, including data validation and cleansing

• Experience with visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik Sense

• Familiarity with ERP and supply chain systems such as SAP (R/3 or S/4), WMS, or TMS

• Experience working in global supply chain environments and managing multiple concurrent projects

Additional Information:

• Travel: Up to 15–25% annually, depending on project requirements

• Location: Bangalore – Hybrid work environment

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