Senior Analytics Manager — Supply Chain Optimization & AI

Nestlé S.A.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Nestlé IT & Digital Americas seeks a Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics Optimization to lead a team focused on Strategic Network Design, Inventory Optimization, and Network Planning. You will translate complex analytics into strategic guidance for senior leaders and champion high-performance team development.

You will influence cross-functional stakeholders, track KPI-driven insights, and drive adoption of AI-powered solutions across Nestlé USA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, statistics, operations research, business, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience developing and leading advanced analytics capabilities and strategies.
• Master's or PhD preferred.
• Experience in supply chain optimization including network design, inventory planning, or manufacturing operations is preferred.
• Experience working within complex, global organizations, with knowledge of optimization engines and programming languages is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing optimization team.
• Translate business needs into analytical models for Nestlé USA.
• Influence senior leaders with clear narratives and recommendations.
• Track KPI’s impacting inventory and network performance.
• Manage relationships with vendors and optimization platforms.
• Accelerate adoption of AI capabilities across the team.
• Run intake process for optimization projects and maintain a pipeline.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical modeling

Stakeholder management

KPI tracking

Vendor management

AI adoption

Project intake

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, CS, math, stats, OR/Business

8+ years analytics leadership

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

Optimization engines

Programming languages

Job description

Nestlé IT & Digital Americas seeks a Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics Optimization to lead a team focused on Strategic Network Design, Inventory Optimization, and Network Planning. You will translate complex analytics into strategic guidance for senior leaders and champion high-performance team development.

You will influence cross-functional stakeholders, track KPI-driven insights, and drive adoption of AI-powered solutions across Nestlé USA.