Strategic Supply Chain Optimization Leader

City of Shakopee, MN; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a senior Logistics Solutions Leader to drive strategic, system-enabled initiatives across IT, Operations, and business units. You will design, deploy, and optimize TMS and analytics capabilities, aligning with enterprise strategy and global supply chain priorities.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into scalable solutions, leveraging Python, SQL, and Power BI for insights and automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field required; MBA or master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in logistics, supply chain, transportation systems, analytics, or related disciplines supporting complex operational environments.
• Strong working knowledge of Transportation Management Systems, with Oracle Transportation Management preferred.
• Advanced analytics and data visualization experience using platforms such as Power BI, SQL-based tools, or Oracle analytics environments.
• Proficiency in Python for data processing, automation, and analytical workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional programs across global teams and time zones.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional logistics solution initiatives across IT, Mode Teams, BUs, and Operations to deliver programs on time and within scope.
• Design and deploy system-enabled solutions for logistics initiatives, including network consolidations and regional expansions.
• Evaluate third-party readiness and integration feasibility; perform gap analyses across parcel, risk, rating, and execution platforms.
• Shape future requirements based on global supply chain strategy and digital capabilities like predictive analytics and API integration.
• Provide SME leadership on initiatives targeting cost avoidance, cost reduction, service reliability, and working capital optimization.
• Own the design, deployment, governance, and optimization of logistics technology solutions for stability and scale.
• Lead analytics, dashboards, automated data solutions, AI virtual server, and TMS to improve visibility and decision making.
• Partner with IT, operations, and stakeholders to translate requirements into solutions and validate outcomes.
• Drive operational excellence through automation, continuous improvement, documentation, training, and enablement.
• Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes through governance forums and leadership reporting.

Skills

TMS knowledge

Power BI

SQL

Python

Program management

Python automation

ETL orchestration

Oracle analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

MBA or master’s degree

Tools

Oracle Transportation Management

Job description

Emerson is seeking a senior Logistics Solutions Leader to drive strategic, system-enabled initiatives across IT, Operations, and business units. You will design, deploy, and optimize TMS and analytics capabilities, aligning with enterprise strategy and global supply chain priorities.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into scalable solutions, leveraging Python, SQL, and Power BI for insights and automation.