DC Analytics & Optimization Lead

KnitWell Group; Greencastle (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount at brands (50%)}

Career development & mobility

Volunteer opportunities and giving

Medical, dental, vision & 401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

KnitWell Group is seeking a Manager, Distribution Center Analytics & Optimization to drive operational excellence through advanced analytics across a high-volume distribution network. You will translate complex data into actionable business solutions, partnering with Operations, Inventory, Transportation, Engineering and IT to improve productivity and service performance.

Responsibilities include developing predictive models, optimizing labor planning, capacity, and workflows, and creating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, distribution operations, or analytics.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, labor management, and fulfillment processes.
• Multi-site distribution center or fulfillment network experience.
• Experience developing ML, optimization, simulation, or forecasting models.
• Ability to apply data science techniques in operational environments.
• Experience with LMS, WMS, and automation technologies.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python, R, or similar languages.
• Ability to translate complex data findings for cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve labor productivity, throughput, inventory accuracy, and facility utilization.
• Conduct process mapping, workflow analysis, and root cause investigations to eliminate waste and improve execution.
• Develop and implement operational best practices and standard work.
• Support labor optimization, slotting strategies, capacity planning, and workflow redesign.
• Lead end-to-end operational improvement initiatives across receiving, replenishment, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory functions.
• Develop predictive and prescriptive models to improve decision-making.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Data analytics

Machine learning

Process optimization

Labor management

WMS

LMS

Automation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Research, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

WMS

LMS

Automation technologies

Job description

KnitWell Group is seeking a Manager, Distribution Center Analytics & Optimization to drive operational excellence through advanced analytics across a high-volume distribution network. You will translate complex data into actionable business solutions, partnering with Operations, Inventory, Transportation, Engineering and IT to improve productivity and service performance.

Responsibilities include developing predictive models, optimizing labor planning, capacity, and workflows, and creating