Manager Supply Chain Optimization Solutions
Emerson · St Louis, MO · 3 wk ago
HybridFull-time
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional logistics solution initiatives across IT, Mode Teams, Business Units, and Operations, ensuring delivery of complex programs on time, within scope, and aligned with enterprise strategy.
- Design and deploy system-enabled solutions for strategic logistics initiatives, including network consolidations, regional expansions, and new capability enablement within Oracle Transportation Management (OTM).
- Evaluate third-party application readiness and integration feasibility; conduct functional gap analyses across tools supporting parcel, risk visibility, rating, and execution platforms.
- Anticipate and shape future solution requirements based on global supply chain strategy, geopolitical risk exposure, and evolving digital capabilities such as predictive analytics, automation, and API integration.
- Provide subject-matter leadership on enterprise initiatives targeting cost avoidance, cost reduction, service reliability, and working capital optimization.
- Own the functional design, deployment, governance, and continuous optimization of logistics technology solutions, ensuring platform stability, scalability, and successful implementation of strategic initiatives.
- Lead development of analytics, dashboards, automated data solutions, AI virtual server, and decision-support tools, including the Transportation Management System (TMS), to improve visibility, risk management, and operational decision-making.
- Partner with IT, operations, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into functional solutions, manage issue resolution, and validate implementation outcomes.
- Drive operational excellence through process automation, continuous improvement initiatives, solution documentation, training, and stakeholder enablement activities.
- Communicate project progress, risks, and outcomes through governance forums, steering committees, and formal leadership reporting.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field required; MBA or master’s degree preferred.
- Experience in logistics, supply chain, transportation systems, analytics, or related disciplines supporting complex operational environments.
- Strong working knowledge of Transportation Management Systems, with Oracle Transportation Management preferred.
- Advanced analytics and data visualization experience using platforms such as Power BI, SQL-based tools, or Oracle analytics environments.
- Proficiency in Python for data processing, automation, and analytical workflows.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional programs across global teams and time zones.
Qualifications
- Advanced Python-based automation for data-intensive logistics workflows and tooling.
- Experience orchestrating ETL and integration workflows using modern scheduling or automation frameworks.
- Deep SQL expertise across enterprise data models and large transactional datasets.
- Direct experience deploying enterprise-scale logistics initiatives such as consolidation programs, mode optimization, and international network expansions.
Skills
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and data-driven approach.
- Leadership and team management skills.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
- Flexible time off policies, including paid parental leave.
- Employee assistance program.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Recognition and awards programs.
- Employee resource groups.
Pay
Competitive compensation package.
Schedule
Full-time position.