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Manager - Design & Optimization

Elanco

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Your Role: Supply Chain Optimization Manager

As a Supply Chain Optimization Manager, you will be responsible for solving complex supply chain challenges through advanced modelling, analytics, and optimization techniques. In this role, you will develop data-driven supply chain design models, support strategic initiatives, and deliver actionable recommendations to improve cost efficiency, service levels, and operational performance across global supply chain networks. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Procurement, IT, and business stakeholders to drive impactful supply chain transformation.

Your Responsibilities:

Analyze supply chain data and develop optimization and simulation models to support network design, cost reduction, and service improvement initiatives
Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, Procurement, IT, and business stakeholders to define project scope, gather requirements, and deliver data-driven recommendations
Lead and support supply chain modelling projects, including data collection, cleansing, validation, scenario development, and financial impact analysis
Support sourcing initiatives by partnering with Procurement on RFP and RFQ processes, including modelling scenarios and evaluating supplier network options
Present modelling results, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership to support strategic decision-making

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Logistics, Data Analytics, or related field
Experience: Minimum 6 years of experience in supply chain optimization, supply chain management, logistics, or network design
Top skills: Strong analytical and supply chain modelling skills, combined with stakeholder communication and problem-solving capabilities
Experience with supply chain modelling tools such as LLamasoft Supply Chain Guru, Data Guru, or similar optimization tools

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):

Strong data analysis skills using SQL, Excel, Access, or databases, including data validation and cleansing
Experience with visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik Sense
Familiarity with ERP and supply chain systems such as SAP (R/3 or S/4), WMS, or TMS
Experience working in global supply chain environments and managing multiple concurrent projects

Additional Information:

Travel: Up to 15% annually, depending on project requirements
Location: Bangalore – Hybrid work environment

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

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