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The Emerging Country Network Topology Planning team is looking for a talented Senior Network Planning Manager who will create solutions to optimize multiyear and multiechelon network topology design along with Supply Chain planning and Capacity design processes for new country expansion. Team scope includes emerging countries Long term Network Topology and strategic planning for Mexico Brazil Australia Middle East Turkey South Africa Singapore and new countries. As a team player you have an opportunity to work with some of the best Supply Chain professionals Tech teams Worldwide Engineers Operations Managers Finance partners and business leaders across the continents to design optimal Supply Chain network solutions with an objective to solve the conflicting objectives and achieve best customer experience in the most cost efficient way. This role requires working with crossfunctional teams across the countries to jointly define requirements develop FC (Fulfillment Center) topology and network solutions and manage the timelines for all current and future projects. In addition the role also involves working closely with Global Engineering Services Design Engineers PMO and tech teams to Optimize capacity creation and expand emerging countries Fulfillment Centers network. This position involves regular communication with senior management on status risks/opportunities and daily change control management. Crossteam coordination project management and executive interaction skills are essential.

This position requires strong stakeholders management advanced critical thinking skills and the ability to navigate in fast paced environment. Successful candidates will be adept at diving deep through various information sources and working closely with engineering teams technology partners local / regional operations and finance teams to rapidly iterate and deliver solutions. This position requires working across a variety of teams to drive longterm strategic initiatives and best practices adoption.

• Lead Network planning and Capacity design projects working with crossfunctional teams focused on the Network expansion that meet cost optimization and speed acceleration goals.
• Coordinate and gather requirements from multiple partner teams to develop long term solution for next 35 years planning horizon.
• Communicate and drive long term initiatives actively work to remove bottlenecks and create scalable mechanisms and use Supply Chain knowledge to influence process enhancements.
• Effectively influence stakeholders without having direct authority. Drive clear precise and regular communication with stakeholders to include ongoing project/program status via monthly and quarterly planning reviews.
• Proactively identify gaps and opportunities in the process while partnering with established markets teams to benchmark the best practices to drive implementation and adoption for emerging countries.
• Contribute to mid to longterm Capacity design process standardization and development of innovative solution for new and existing emerging countries.
• Around 25% annual travel to respective countries to connect with local partners and learn the local operations.

The Emerging Country Long term Network Topology and Supply Chain Planning team works to optimize multiyear and multiechelon network topology strategy along with Supply Chain planning processes for nine emerging countries. Team scope includes Network planning of Mexico Brazil Australia Middle East (AE KSA EG) Turkey South Africa and Singapore with additional new countries to come with further international expansion.

• Bachelors degree
• 7 years of experience in Supply Chain Network Capacity planning and Long term planning
• 5 years of owning program strategy end to end delivery and communicating results to senior leadership experience
• Experience owning program strategy end to end delivery and communicating results to senior leadership
• Experience in stakeholder management dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel at an advanced level including: pivot tables macros index/match vlookup VBA data links etc.
• Strong Verbal and written communication
• Masters degree Supply Chain Management or Operation Management
• High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously
• Experience with Six Sigma/Lean Statistical data analysis network modeling and Operational Excellence
• Ability to write SQL/Python queries and use BI Tools like Tableau/Power BI.
• Knowledge of how a fulfillment center and transportation network is designed and operated
• Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a highenergy fastpaced environment
• Strong bias for action; ability to juggle multiple competing priorities and create a sense of urgency in a fastpaced and dynamic environment

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