Network Design Manager

As a Manager of Network Modeling and Optimization, you will be part of a Center of Excellence to support and manage evolving Coca-Cola's supply chain network design and optimization strategies.

This role involves leveraging advanced analytics, mathematical modeling, and optimization techniques to drive strategic decisions, reduce operational costs, and enhance service levels across our global network. Your leadership will ensure our distribution and supply chain networks are resilient, agile, and aligned with our sustainability objectives.

Function Related Activities/Key Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including TISC, OUs, Bottlers, and finance to understand demand forecasts, production capacities, and financial objectives.
2. Manage the development and implementation of strategic network optimization models to support global distribution, manufacturing, and logistics operations.
3. Utilize advanced analytics and optimization software to identify opportunities for cost reduction, service improvement, and network rationalization.
4. Working closely with TISC and market, direct the modeling and scenario analysis for evaluating strategic initiatives, expansion plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
5. Communicate complex analytical findings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders in a clear and compelling manner.
6. Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in supply chain optimization and network modeling.

Qualification:

1. BS in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering or Information Systems preferred.
2. 5+ years of experience in supply chain management, with a focus on network modeling, optimization, and analytics in a global context.
3. Good analytical and quantitative skills, with expertise in optimization software (e.g., Llamasoft, AIMMS, OptiLogic or similar).
4. Good communication and stakeholder management abilities.
5. Good understanding of the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry and global supply chain dynamics.
6. Understanding of franchise business model and ways of working preferred.

Knowledge & Skills:

1. Working as a Global Team: Ability to work as part of a virtual global team to collaborate across geographic and organizational boundaries to deliver results and share best practices across a global System.
2. Data and Analytics: Ability to use data and apply analytics to model various scenarios and analyze impact, risks, and benefits to inform and recommend business solutions.
3. Communication: Continuous communication with stakeholders, leadership and team members to ensure the execution of strategies, improve performance, and build strong relationships in support of the business goals and requirements.
4. Collaboration: Strong collaboration with TISC, bottlers, OUs, and 3rd party partners. Planning and coordinating one’s own and others’ efforts to accomplish a goal.
5. Drive Innovation: Generate new solutions and embrace new ideas that help sustain our business.
6. Analytical Thinking, Business Operations, Business Processes, Influencing, Inventory Optimization, Mathematical Optimization, Modeling Software, Network Optimization, Optimization Methods, Optimization Techniques.