DC Analytics & Optimization Leader

Knitwell-Group; Pataskala (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount at our brands

Career development and mobility

Volunteer opportunities and charitable

Health insurance & 401(K)

Job summary

KnitWell Group is seeking a Manager, DC Analytics & Optimization to drive operational excellence at a high-volume distribution center. You will apply data science and optimization to improve labor productivity, throughput, inventory accuracy, and cost efficiency, while partnering with Operations, IT, and Engineering to implement solutions.

The role emphasizes predictive analytics, machine learning, and process improvement to deliver measurable ROI and enhanced customer service across receiving,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years in supply chain or distribution analytics.
• Experience building ML, optimization, simulation, or forecasting models.
• Strong SQL, Python, or R plus ability to communicate complex results clearly.
• Familiarity with LMS, WMS, and automation technologies in multi-site networks.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve labor productivity, throughput, and inventory accuracy.
• Lead end-to-end operational improvement across receiving, replenishment, picking, packing, and shipping.
• Develop predictive and prescriptive models to improve decision-making.
• Translate analytics into practical recommendations for senior leadership.
• Design dashboards measuring productivity, cost, service, quality, and capacity.
• Partner with IT and engineering to evaluate automation opportunities.

Skills

Data science

Industrial engineering

Supply chain

Operations research

Statistics

Computer science

Mathematics

SQL

Python

R

LMS

WMS

Automation

Machine learning

Optimization

Forecasting

Education

Bachelors in data science or related field

Tools

LMS

WMS

Automation platforms

Job description

KnitWell Group is seeking a Manager, DC Analytics & Optimization to drive operational excellence at a high-volume distribution center. You will apply data science and optimization to improve labor productivity, throughput, inventory accuracy, and cost efficiency, while partnering with Operations, IT, and Engineering to implement solutions.

The role emphasizes predictive analytics, machine learning, and process improvement to deliver measurable ROI and enhanced customer service across receiving,