Senior GM - Logistics Planning & Optimization
Reporting to Global Modeling and Network Design VP, the Modeling and Strategy Sr Manager 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
- Integrate financial, service, risk, and operational dimensions into decision frameworks
- 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
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
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- Strong storytelling and executive presence
- Global mindset and cultural adaptability
Required Skills & Experience
- 8-12 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
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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