Sr. Manager, SC Analytics Optimization

Job ID: 13895 

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Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.

Job Summary:

The Senior Manager, Supply Chain Analytics & Optimization leads a team of analysts, engineers, and data scientists responsible for supply chain network optimization, planning-focused business intelligence, and applied AI development. This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on technical leadership — owning enterprise-grade modeling capabilities, BI platforms that power planning decisions, and the build-out of AI solutions tailored to supply chain use cases.

Key Responsibilities:

People & Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team spanning supply chain optimization, BI analytics, and applied AI
• Set team priorities, manage capacity, and ensure high-quality delivery across concurrent workstreams
• Provide technical mentorship, career pathing, and performance development for analysts, engineers, and data scientists
• Foster a culture of rigor, curiosity, and continuous improvement

Strategic Network Modeling & Optimization

• Own enterprise supply chain network modeling — DC network design, transportation optimization, inventory positioning, and scenario-based cost/service tradeoff analysis
• Translate complex network modeling outputs into executive-ready recommendations with clear business cases
• Partner with Supply Chain leadership to support major capital and operational decisions with data-driven scenario analysis
• Maintain and evolve optimization tooling and analytical frameworks using Coupa SCGX, Python, and cloud-native compute

Business Intelligence & Planning Analytics

• Oversee the design and delivery of supply chain BI solutions that enable data-driven decision-making across planning, operations, and leadership
• Drive development of dashboards, scorecards, and self-service reporting capabilities using Power BI and Databricks
• Ensure data pipelines powering supply chain analytics are reliable, governed, and scalable on Azure
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business questions into analytics products that drive action

Applied AI for Supply Chain

• Lead development and deployment of AI capabilities targeted at supply chain and planning use cases — including demand signal processing, automated insights generation, planning workflow automation, and intelligent decision support
• Partner with planning teams to identify and prioritize high-value AI opportunities across S&OP, IBP, and operational planning processes
• Collaborate with the broader Quantum Leap AI Engineering team to align on standards, platforms, and reusable components
• Evaluate and pilot emerging AI tools and techniques relevant to network design, planning, and supply chain operations
• Ensure AI solutions are production-grade, governed, and aligned with enterprise AI standards on Azure and Databricks

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Data Science, Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive experience in supply chain analytics, network optimization, or data science, with at least 2 years in a people management role
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional analytical projects from design through delivery
• Strong hands-on proficiency in Python, SQL, and PySpark for data manipulation, modeling, and pipeline development
• Experience with Databricks and Azure cloud services for scalable data and ML workflows
• Proven track record translating analytical outputs into executive-level business recommendations
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with supply chain network design tools (e.g., Coupa SCGX / Llamasoft, Optilogic Cosmic Frog)
• Familiarity with Power BI, including DAX and enterprise data model design
• Exposure to AI/ML deployment patterns, MLOps, or LLM-powered application development
• Experience working within a hub-and-spoke or center-of-excellence operating model
• Knowledge of integrated business planning (IBP) or S&OP processes
• Background in consumer goods, retail, or manufacturing supply chain environments

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.