Manager - Design & Optimization (Supply Chain)

Elanco; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in animal health is hiring a Supply Chain Optimization Manager in Pennsylvania to solve complex supply chain challenges through advanced modeling and analytics. You will work cross-functionally to enhance cost efficiency and operational performance. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience in supply chain optimization and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. This position offers a hybrid work environment with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in supply chain optimization or logistics.
• Familiarity with data validation and cleansing.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects across global environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply chain data and develop optimization models.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope and gather requirements.
• Lead supply chain modelling projects and support financial impact analysis.
• Partner with Procurement on RFP and RFQ processes.
• Present modelling insights and recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Supply chain modelling

Stakeholder communication

Problem-solving capabilities

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

LLamasoft Supply Chain Guru

SQL

Excel

Power BI

SAP

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

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

• Experience with supply chain modelling tools such as LLamasoft Supply Chain Guru, Data Guru, or similar optimization tools
• 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

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

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