Supply Chain Design Project Lead

GAINS; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GAINS is seeking a Project Manager, Supply Chain Design to lead day-to-day supply chain optimization engagements for clients. You will build model structures in Supply Chain Architect, convert client data into validated inputs, and drive projects from kickoff to delivery.

You will analyze processes to identify inefficiencies, quantify cost and service impacts, and communicate results to client leadership with clarity and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Approximately 5 years of hands-on supply chain project experience, including running supply chain optimization projects.
• Proficiency with supply chain modeling tools, simulation software, and data analytics.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including experience presenting to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage supply chain optimization projects from initiation to completion, ensuring on-time delivery and alignment with client expectations.
• Own the day-to-day project plan, milestones, risks, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to keep workstreams on schedule and dependencies visible.
• Build and maintain the model structure in Supply Chain Architect for each engagement.
• Translate client network and historical data into validated model inputs.
• Run scenarios and simulations across network design, inventory, and distribution strategies.
• Test model assumptions with the client and document how inputs map to outputs.
• Analyze existing supply chain processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
• Validate data quality and resolve gaps or inconsistencies in client-provided data sets.
• Quantify cost and service impacts of proposed changes.
• Work with clients to understand their existing supply chain structure.
• Develop supply chain maps that identify key touchpoints and potential bottlenecks.
• Work directly with clients as the primary day-to-day project contact.
• Communicate recommendations, model outputs, and cost/benefit impacts to client leadership.
• Explain complex modeling concepts clearly to both technical and executive audiences.
• Build strong client relationships and manage expectations throughout the engagement.
• Prepare reports documenting analysis, recommendations, and implementation plans.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and accessible project documentation.
• Deliver status updates and readouts on a consistent cadence.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in supply chain design.
• Contribute to the improvement of project methodologies, tools, and delivery processes.

Skills

Project management

Data analytics

Communication

Team collaboration

SC modeling tools

Simulation software

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Supply chain modeling tools

Simulation software

Job description

GAINS is seeking a Project Manager, Supply Chain Design to lead day-to-day supply chain optimization engagements for clients. You will build model structures in Supply Chain Architect, convert client data into validated inputs, and drive projects from kickoff to delivery.

You will analyze processes to identify inefficiencies, quantify cost and service impacts, and communicate results to client leadership with clarity and impact.