GSC Strategy and Network Design Sr Manager

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

Qualifications

• 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

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

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

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• €40 billion global revenue

• +9% organic growth

• 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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