AI-Driven Logistics Planning & Analytics Manager

MSC Industrial Supply Co.

Davidson (NC)

On-site

USD 74,000 - 117,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

MSC Industrial Supply Co. in Davidson, NC is seeking a Logistics Planning Analytics and AI Manager to lead lean transformation, advanced analytics, and AI-enabled solutions across Planning, Logistics, and Distribution.

This role owns the end-to-end CI portfolio and mentors CI engineers, partnering with senior leaders to shape MSC's supply chain future. The candidate will define analytics standards, drive data-driven decisions, and deliver measurable financial impact while collaborating across

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in industrial/manufacturing engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Data Science, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of seven years of progressive experience in Continuous Improvement, Lean transformation, supply chain, or analytics roles.
Minimum of three years of experience managing direct reports.
Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent demonstrated experience required.
Experience deploying AI or machine learning solutions in planning, forecasting, inventory, or logistics.
Experience standing up or scaling a CI or analytics Center of Excellence.
Experience presenting to senior executives.

Responsibilities

Owns the Logistics & Planning CI and analytics roadmap. Prioritizes projects against business value, builds the multi-year transformation plan, and aligns it with MSCOS and enterprise goals.
Coaches associates in Lean, Six Sigma, PDCA, and A3 problem solving. Builds bench strength and succession.
Sets the vision for how AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics are applied to forecasting, inventory, freight, planning, and distribution. Selects tools, governs data quality, and partners with IT to scale solutions.
Leads enterprise-level Value Stream Analysis, Kaizen events, and complex transformation initiatives across multiple sites and functions.
Owns the savings and productivity pipeline for Logistics & Planning. Builds business cases, tracks benefits realization, and reports outcomes to executive leadership.
Defines and maintains MSC's CI and analytics standards including standard work, control plans, dashboards, KPI definitions, and audit routines.
Translates data, insights, and process findings into stories, recommendations, and decisions for senior business and technical leaders.
Partners with Planning, Logistics, Category, IT, Finance, Sales Ops, and external suppliers to remove blockers, align priorities, and deliver shared outcomes.
Leads change strategy for transformation programs. Builds adoption plans, training, and communication that move the culture from reactive firefighting to proactive, data-driven oversight.
Directs application of Lean and Six Sigma, and digital tools. Select the right tool for the right problem.
Ensures safety, quality, and compliance are designed into every process change.