Senior Manager Advanced Analytics (Optimization)

About the role

As the digital arm for the world's largest food and beverage company, Nestlé IT & Digital Americas harnesses the power of data, analytics, and innovative technology to deliver transformative solutions and business resiliency for Nestlé businesses and iconic brands from Purina® to Nescafé®. We're innovators, strategic collaborators, value multipliers, and digital business leaders committed to delivering results that create meaningful experiences and drive value, enabling Nestlé to win in the marketplace.

As the Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics Optimization within Nestlé IT & Digital, you'll lead a team of experts who design, optimize, and plan Nestlé USA's supply chain network. This role sits at the intersection of technical depth and business influence, where you'll turn complex analytical outcomes into strategic recommendations for senior leaders while building and developing a high-performing team that's redefining how Nestlé USA approaches optimization.

Job Requisition: 424019

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of optimization experts supporting Strategic Network Design, Inventory Optimization, and Network Planning, while championing best practices and training across Nestlé's global optimization community
• Guide the team in translating business needs into analytical models that drive continuous improvement within Supply Chain and Manufacturing planning and operations
• Influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders by turning analytical results into clear, compelling narratives and recommendations that drive business decisions
• Track and influence KPIs that impact inventory and network performance, with a strong understanding of network flows, manufacturing, and operational drivers
• Manage relationships with key vendors and optimization platforms, making informed decisions around tool strategy, renewals, and adoption
• Accelerate the adoption of AI capabilities across the team, leveraging AI for faster model development, scenario modeling, and building interactive solutions that expand analytics beyond traditional processes
• Run the intake process of optimization projects, prioritize work, establish resource requirements, and maintain a pipeline of potential optimization engagements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, statistics, operations research, business, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience developing and leading advanced analytics capabilities and strategies, with a proven ability to serve as a strategic technical leader and liaison between analytics teams and business stakeholders

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in engineering, computer science, mathematics, statistics, operations research, business, or a related field is preferred
• Experience in supply chain optimization, including areas such as network design, inventory planning, or manufacturing operations is preferred
• Experience working within complex, global organizations, with knowledge of optimization engines and programming languages is preferred

Don't meet all the qualifications listed under "Other"? These are preferred, but not required.

Pay

Salary: $158,506.11 to $222,190.35 per year

Bonus Eligibility: Yes

The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Benefits

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.