Sr. Manager, Network Design and Optimization
Role Overview
This position owns the analytical intelligence that determines where inventory is positioned across O&M’s ~50-node distribution network and supports the expansion of the distribution network’s physical footprint.
This role is the cross between supply chain expert and intelligence layer feeding external tech’s Positioning module — defining the demand-weighted cohort logic and and DC-level placement policy that the platform acts on.
The role requires financial modeling rigor, supply chain analytical depth, and the ability to translate operational data into network decisions that reduce transfer costs and service failures across the organization.
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Benefits
- Comprehensive Healthcare Plan - Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.
- Educational Assistance - We offer educational assistance to all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability - We offer employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
- Voluntary Supplemental Programs – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.
- Support for your Growing Family – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k) - We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.
- Paid Leave - In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, and additional types of leave – including parental leave.
- Well-Being – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you.
- The anticipated salary range for this position is $100-140k base salary, plus an AIP of 15%. The actual compensation offered may vary based on job related factors such as experience, skills, education and location.
- Job Summary
- This position owns the analytical intelligence that determines where inventory is positioned across O&M’s ~50-node distribution network and supports the expansion of the distribution network’s physical footprint. This role is the cross between supply chain expert and intelligence layer feeding external tech’s Positioning module — defining the demand-weighted cohort logic and and DC-level placement policy that the platform acts on. The role requires financial modeling rigor, supply chain analytical depth, and the ability to translate operational data into network decisions that reduce transfer costs and service failures across the organization.
- Core Responsibilities
- Own the customer and inventory placement analytical function: demand-by-DC modeling, days-of-cover disparity analysis, and the T2/T3 (head/body/tail) cohort framework that identifies stranded and overstock inventory across the network
- Produce placement KPIs for WBR and MBR reporting: days-of-cover disparity index, IBT avoidability rate, stranded inventory value, and receipt-to-demand alignment score
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Planning, Operations, and IT to align inbound receipt plans with demand signals before inventory arrives at the DC
- Facilitate the acquisition / moving of customers to and from new / closing DCs from the Capacity side
- Support the Sr. Manager / Director in developing team analytical standards, methodology documentation, and data pipeline requirements for the Inbound Placement function
- Support lease renewal workstreams across medical distribution and global products businesses
- Identify strategic opportunities to reduced fixed cost spend in warehouse footprint across the supply chain, working cross-functionally with operations to reduce barriers and drive impact
- Provide consultation on network flows and supply chain design to Senior Leadership, including but not limited to NPV impact and PowerPoint presentations highlighting impact
- Provide mentorship to Analysts and Senior Analysts regarding project plans, standardization of work / reporting, and executive communication
- Qualifying Expereince
- Bachelor’s degree
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and Power BI (or equivalent); ability to build and validate quantitative analytical frameworks from source data
- Ability to synthesize large complex datasets into clear operational recommendations for cross-functional and VP-level audiences
- Process improvement orientation — track record of identifying operational inefficiencies and redesigning workflows systematically
- Collaborative and cross-functional; comfortable working across Procurement, Planning, IT, and Operations without direct authority
- Strong written and verbal communication; able to present KPI findings and placement recommendations to senior leadership
- Ability to travel ~25% to Distribution Centers and Plants.
- No environmental hazards indicated for this classification.
- Open to a hybrid remote working environment.
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- If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.
- Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
About Owens & Minor
Global provider of essential medical products and supply chain solutions.
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