MANAGER - Design & Optimization

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco, a global leader in animal health, is seeking a Supply Chain Optimization Manager to design data-driven models that improve cost efficiency, service levels, and network performance across global operations. You will work closely with Procurement, IT, and business stakeholders to drive strategic supply chain transformation.

The role requires strong analytical and modelling capabilities, 6+ years in related fields, and experience with LLamasoft or similar tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• Minimum 6 years experience in supply chain optimization or network design.
• Strong analytical and modelling skills with ability to communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply chain data and develop optimization and simulation models for network design, cost reduction, and service improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Procurement, IT, business stakeholders) to define scope and deliver data-driven recommendations.
• Lead modelling projects including data collection, cleansing, validation, scenario development, and financial impact analysis.
• Support sourcing initiatives by partnering with Procurement on RFP/RFQ processes and evaluating supplier options.
• Present modelling results and insights to leadership to support strategic decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Supply chain modelling

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Logistics, Data Analytics, or related field

Tools

LLamasoft Supply Chain Guru

Data Guru

Job description

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) - it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose - all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you'll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights. Making animals' lives better makes life better - join our team today!

Your Role: Supply Chain Optimization Manager

As a Supply Chain Optimization Manager, you will be responsible for solving complex supply chain challenges through advanced modelling, analytics, and optimization techniques. In this role, you will develop data-driven supply chain design models, support strategic initiatives, and deliver actionable recommendations to improve cost efficiency, service levels, and operational performance across global supply chain networks. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Procurement, IT, and business stakeholders to drive impactful supply chain transformation.

Your Responsibilities:

• Analyze supply chain data and develop optimization and simulation models to support network design, cost reduction, and service improvement initiatives
• Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, Procurement, IT, and business stakeholders to define project scope, gather requirements, and deliver data-driven recommendations
• Lead and support supply chain modelling projects, including data collection, cleansing, validation, scenario development, and financial impact analysis
• Support sourcing initiatives by partnering with Procurement on RFP and RFQ processes, including modelling scenarios and evaluating supplier network options
• Present modelling results, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership to support strategic decision-making

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Logistics, Data Analytics, or related field
• Experience: Minimum 6 years of experience in supply chain optimization, supply chain management, logistics, or network design
• Top skills: Strong analytical and supply chain modelling skills, combined with stakeholder communication and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience with supply chain modelling tools such as LLamasoft Supply Chain Guru, Data Guru, or similar optimization tools

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):

• Strong data analysis skills using SQL, Excel, Access, or databases, including data validation and cleansing
• Experience with visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik Sense
• Familiarity with ERP and supply chain systems such as SAP (R/3 or S/4), WMS, or TMS
• Experience working in global supply chain environments and managing multiple concurrent projects

Additional Information:

• Travel: Up to 15-25% annually, depending on project requirements
• Location: Bangalore - Hybrid work environment

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole. With nearly 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to helping our customers improve the health of animals in their care, while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose™ CSR framework - all to advance the health of animals, people and the planet. Learn more at www.elanco.com.