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Network Design Manager

Network Design Manager

CompanyKraft Heinz
LocationChicago, IL, USA
Salary$100000 – $120000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • +5 years of work experience, with prior work in footprint optimization, strategic planning, supply chain management or supply chain finance in FMCG environment
  • Experience in data-analytics, optimization and simulation projects
  • Experience with tools such as Tableau, Alteryx, SQL Server, Python, Llamasoft is a plus
  • B.A or B.S. or M.S. Degree in Engineering/Operations Research/Supply Chain Management/Business Analytics
  • Demonstrate proficiency in analytical skills, modelling, problem solving and critical thinking
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization and create well rounded messages from data assessment
  • Highly motivated, curious, and well-organized
  • Quick learner and ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment with multiple projects

Responsibilities

  • Manage manufacturing and distribution footprint projects, including coordinating cross-functional teams and modeling complex networks
  • Develop and run optimization models (with Llamasoft software or similar)
  • Assess end-to-end supply chain network capacities and capabilities
  • Drive business recommendations with operational, financial and social impacts
  • Identify and support the implementation of supply chain efficiencies projects
  • Be the point of contact for the BUs, supporting the qualification of CAPEX projects related to Capacity and Innovation packages above Global threshold
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams globally, across zones, and countries, including commercial, operations, logistics, finance, procurement, and HR, to drive network design initiatives
  • Share guidelines, coordinate and oversee execution of Capacity Strategic Plans, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and priorities
  • Serve as part of the center of excellence for network knowledge and recommendations

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with tools such as Tableau, Alteryx, SQL Server, Python, Llamasoft is a plus