Lead, Supply Chain Optimization Projects

GAINSystems, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GAINS is seeking a Project Manager, Supply Chain Design, to lead day-to-day execution of supply chain optimization projects for our clients. You will build the model structure in the optimization platform, translate client network and historical data into model inputs, and manage the project from kickoff through delivery.

This role requires hands-on supply chain project experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate outputs and cost/benefit impacts directly to client

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Approximately 5 years of hands-on supply chain project experience, including running optimization projects.
• Proficiency with supply chain modeling tools, simulation software, and data analytics.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including experience presenting to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage supply chain optimization projects from initiation to completion, ensuring on-time delivery and alignment with client expectations.
• Own the day-to-day project plan, milestones, risks, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to keep workstreams on schedule and dependencies visible.
• Build and maintain model structures in the optimization tool for each engagement.
• Translate client network and historical data into validated model inputs.
• Run scenarios and simulations across network design, inventory, and distribution strategies.
• Test model assumptions with the client and document how inputs map to outputs.
• Analyze existing supply chain processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and improvements.
• Communicate recommendations, model outputs, and cost/benefit impacts to client leadership.
• Explain complex modeling concepts clearly to both technical and executive audiences.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Data analytics

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Supply chain modeling tools

Simulation software

Data analytics tools

Job description

GAINS is seeking a Project Manager, Supply Chain Design, to lead day-to-day execution of supply chain optimization projects for our clients. You will build the model structure in the optimization platform, translate client network and historical data into model inputs, and manage the project from kickoff through delivery.

This role requires hands-on supply chain project experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate outputs and cost/benefit impacts directly to client