Network Design and Optimization Solution Sr. Manager - solventum : Job Details

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Job Description:

Network Design and Optimization Solution Sr. Manager

3M Health Care is now Solventum

At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers' toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.

We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.

The Impact You'll Make in this Role

As a(n) Network Design and Optimization Solution Sr. Manager, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Enhancing Supply Chain Efficiency: Leading the development and execution of optimization strategies to improve DC network design, routing, mode shift, load and capacity planning, and safety stock.
• Utilizing Advanced Modeling Software: Implementing supply chain modeling tools to analyze and resolve complex trade-offs related to cost, emissions, customer service, working capital, lead time, and responsiveness.
• Optimizing Costs and Resources: Determining warehousing and delivery costing functions to minimize variable costs and ensure efficient resource allocation.
• Executing High-Level Logistics Strategies: Understanding and implementing logistics sourcing strategies to align with overall business goals.
• Improving Small Parcel and DC Network Efficiency: Formulating and executing strategies for small parcel shipments to enhance network efficiency.
• Driving Strategic Change: Providing critical analysis to enhance business strategy, refining supply chain practices, and effectively communicating results to key stakeholders to drive impactful change across the organization.

Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Logistics, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field AND 10 years of job-related experience

AND

In addition to the above requirements, the following are also required:

• Expertise in optimization principles and software utilization to enhance supply chain performance, including advanced techniques for network design and operational efficiency.
• Ability to distinguish between simulation and optimization methods, with a clear understanding of their differences and appropriate applications for solving various supply chain challenges.
• Significant experience in network optimization, logistics operations, and cost analysis, with a proven track record of improving operational performance and cost-efficiency.
• Preferably 7+ years of experience in supply chain planning, design, or consulting, with a comprehensive grasp of core supply chain processes and financial implications.
• Experience in developing logistics sourcing strategies, optimizing logistics processes, managing lead logistics providers, and optimizing freight costs and small parcel strategies to enhance overall supply chain effectiveness.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Master's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited institution
• Skills include the following:

• Ability to convey complex concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Strong presentation skills
• Capacity to identify issues, develop creative solutions, and adapt strategies to evolving project needs and business requirements.
• Capability to inspire and motivate team members, driving towards shared objectives and fostering a positive work environment.
• Proficiency in managing projects from inception to completion, including leading change initiatives and navigating evolving technologies and business needs.
• Familiarity with supply chain software, ERP systems, and data analytics tools, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to enhance supply chain performance.

Work location:

• Hybrid Eligible (Job Duties allow for remote work but may require travel to closest location)

Travel: May include up to 5% domestic/international

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $207,348 - $253,425, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at:

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