Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics for Supply Chain

Nestlé IT & Digital Americas; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé IT & Digital Americas is seeking a Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics Optimization to lead a team driving optimization across Nestlé USA's supply chain network. You’ll turn complex analytical outcomes into strategic recommendations for senior leaders while building a high-performing group that redefines optimization practices.

The role emphasizes technical depth, business influence, and the adoption of AI capabilities to accelerate model development and scenario planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, statistics, operations research, business, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience applying mathematical optimization techniques to solve business problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing optimization team.
• Translate business needs into analytical models for supply chain.
• Influence senior leaders with clear analytics narratives.
• Track KPIs affecting inventory and network performance.
• Manage vendor relationships and platform tool strategy.
• Accelerate adoption of AI in analytics workflows.
• Oversee intake and prioritization of optimization projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Optimization techniques

Stakeholder communication

AI capabilities

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

Optimization engines

Programming languages

Job description

Nestlé IT & Digital Americas is seeking a Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics Optimization to lead a team driving optimization across Nestlé USA's supply chain network. You’ll turn complex analytical outcomes into strategic recommendations for senior leaders while building a high-performing group that redefines optimization practices.

The role emphasizes technical depth, business influence, and the adoption of AI capabilities to accelerate model development and scenario planning.