GSC Strategy and Network Design Sr Manager

Job Summary

Reporting to GSC Strategy and Network Design VP, the team member leads advanced supply chain, network, and strategic analytics initiatives to support enterprise-level decision making. The role combines deep quantitative modeling expertise with strong strategic problem-solving skills to shape long-term supply chain direction and influence senior leadership decisions globally. This role requires the maturity to independently lead complex, cross-regional initiatives, frame ambiguous business problems, and convert analytical insights into clear, actionable recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

Modeling & Analytics

• Lead end-to-end global modeling initiatives across network design, footprint strategy, capacity planning, flow optimization, and cost-to-serve
• Design, develop, and deploy advanced quantitative models (optimization, simulation, scenario analysis)
• Translate complex business questions into structured modeling approaches with clear assumptions and constraints
• Ensure robustness, scalability, documentation, and governance of models

Strategy & Decision Support

• Support long-term supply chain and operations strategy through scenario evaluation and trade-off analysis
• Develop risk mitigation plans in a fast-paced VUCA environment w. r. t. regulatory, and geopolitical risks
• Present executive-ready insights and recommendations

Stakeholder & Capability Leadership

• Act as a thought partner to senior leaders across Supply Chain, Strategy, and Operations
• Influence decision-making through insight and structured thinking
• Coach junior team members and set analytical standards
• Bring external best practices to elevate team capability
• 8-10 years of experience in supply chain modeling, analytics, consulting, or strategy roles
• Strong hands-on experience with Supply Chain Guru for network design and strategic modeling (mandatory)
• Strong expertise in optimization and/or simulation modeling
• Proven ability to apply modeling to strategic business decisions
• Proficiency in tools such as Python, SQL, R, AnyLogic, Gurobi, or CPLEX
• Solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain economics
• Experience in matrixed, multi-regional environments
• Strong structured thinking and executive communication skills

Key Success Factors

• Balance of analytical rigor and strategic judgment
• Ability to operate in ambiguity and shape problems
• Influence senior stakeholders through insight, not authority
• Strong storytelling and executive presence
• Global mindset and cultural adaptability

Qualifications & Experience

• Proficiency in Python, SQL, R, AnyLogic, Gurobi, or CPLEX

Preferred / Nice to Have

• MBA or equivalent from a Tier-1 business school
• Experience in top-tier management or strategy consulting
• Exposure to executive decision forums and transformation programs
• Experience in a global analytics or COE environment
• People or project leadership experience

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