Senior Supply Chain Optimization Lead

Socket.dev; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SDG&E is seeking a senior supply chain optimization professional to lead complex improvement efforts such as inventory optimization, transportation, and fulfillment capacity. You will translate analytical findings into operational recommendations and coordinate cross-functional pilots to drive adoption of new processes.

Responsibilities include building cost-and-service models, designing warehouse and routing enhancements, and driving cross-functional alignment with financial goals.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a 4 year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Typically requires 5 years of related experience.
• Experience in supply chain optimization and analytical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Builds cost-and-service models to quantify trade-offs and determine efficient distribution or replenishment strategy.
• Designs enhancements to warehouse flows, transportation routing, or carrier mix and validates improvements through controlled trials.
• Creates demand-and-supply alignment scenarios and ensures alignment with financial and operational goals.
• Refines inventory policies by product segment and variability; evaluates impact on service levels and inventory turns.
• Leads corrective-action programs with suppliers and carriers, verifying issues are resolved and performance improves.
• Recommends system configuration improvements for planning, transportation, or warehouse platforms to improve accuracy and throughput.
• Summarizes complex analysis into concise, decision-ready recommendations for managers and cross-functional partners.
• Mentors early-career professionals on analytical techniques and communication of insights.

Skills

Trade-offs analysis

Optimization

Data-driven recommendations

Quantitative analysis

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

SDG&E is seeking a senior supply chain optimization professional to lead complex improvement efforts such as inventory optimization, transportation, and fulfillment capacity. You will translate analytical findings into operational recommendations and coordinate cross-functional pilots to drive adoption of new processes.

Responsibilities include building cost-and-service models, designing warehouse and routing enhancements, and driving cross-functional alignment with financial goals.