Senior Manager Advanced Analytics (Optimization)

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Nestlé IT & Digital Americas invites a Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics Optimization to lead a team designing and optimizing Nestlé USA's supply chain network. You will turn complex analytics into strategic recommendations for senior leaders and drive performance improvements across inventory, network design, and manufacturing planning.

You will champion best practices, manage vendor relationships, and accelerate AI-enabled analytics while building a high-performing team in a global, matrix

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, with a proven ability to serve as a strategic technical leader and liaison between analytics teams and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing optimization team across Strategic Network Design, Inventory Optimization, and Network Planning.
• Translate business needs into analytical models for continuous improvement in supply chain and manufacturing.
• Influence senior leaders by turning analytics into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Track KPIs impacting inventory and network performance; understand network flows and operations.
• Manage vendor relationships and tool strategy for optimization platforms.
• Accelerate AI adoption for faster model development and scenario planning.
• Run intake, prioritize work, and maintain a pipeline of optimization engagements.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytics strategy

Stakeholder communication

AI adoption

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or PhD preferred

Job description

As the digital arm for the world's largest food and beverage company, Nestlé IT & Digital Americas harnesses the power of data, analytics, and innovative technology to deliver transformative solutions and business resiliency for Nestlé businesses and iconic brands from Purina® to Nescafé®. We’re innovators, strategic collaborators, value multipliers, and digital business leaders committed to delivering results that create meaningful experiences and drive value, enabling Nestlé to win in the marketplace. By joining, you become part of a 150‑year legacy and a global team of 270,000+. We invest in our people—their growth, development, and sense of belonging. This shared unity and purpose is what motivates individuals to join, stay, and advance their careers within Nestlé.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

As the Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics Optimization within Nestlé IT & Digital, you’ll lead a team of experts who design, optimize, and plan Nestlé USA’s supply chain network. This role sits at the intersection of technical depth and business influence, where you’ll turn complex analytical outcomes into strategic recommendations for senior leaders while building and developing a high‑performing team that’s redefining how Nestlé USA approaches optimization.

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of optimization experts supporting Strategic Network Design, Inventory Optimization, and Network Planning, while championing best practices and training across Nestlé’s global optimization community
• Guide the team in translating business needs into analytical models that drive continuous improvement within Supply Chain and Manufacturing planning and operations
• Influence senior leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders by turning analytical results into clear, compelling narratives and recommendations that drive business decisions
• Track and influence KPI’s that impact inventory and network performance, with a strong understanding of network flows, manufacturing, and operational drivers
• Manage relationships with key vendors and optimization platforms, making informed decisions around tool strategy, renewals, and adoption
• Accelerate the adoption of AI capabilities across the team, leveraging AI for faster model development, scenario modeling, and building interactive solutions that expand analytics beyond traditional processes
• Run the intake process of optimization projects, prioritize work, establish resource requirements, and maintain a pipeline of potential optimization engagements

Requirements

• 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, with a proven ability to serve as a strategic technical leader and liaison between analytics teams and business stakeholders

Other

• Master's or PhD in engineering, computer science, mathematics, statistics, operations research, business, or a related field is preferred
• Experience in supply chain optimization, including areas such as 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

Don’t meet all the qualifications listed under "other"? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets.

Salary: $158,506.11 to $222,190.35 per year

Bonus Eligibility: Yes

The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you’re at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you’ve gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

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This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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