Manager, Supply Chain Productivity & Solutions

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Manager, Supply Chain Productivity & Solutions based in the United States.** This role offers the opportunity to transform supply chain operations through technology, analytics, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will drive operational excellence by identifying inefficiencies, designing scalable solutions, and implementing tools that improve performance across the supply chain network. Working at the intersection of operations, data, automation, and AI, you will help build smarter processes that support business growth and efficiency. You will partner with cross-functional teams to optimize logistics, manufacturing, procurement, warehousing, and transportation workflows. This position is ideal for a strategic and hands-on leader who enjoys solving complex operational challenges while driving measurable impact. You will play a key role in advancing supply chain capabilities through innovation, automation, and data-driven decision-making. ### Accountabilities: As the Manager, Supply Chain Productivity & Solutions, you will lead initiatives that improve operational performance, optimize supply chain processes, and introduce innovative technologies across the organization. You will combine analytical expertise, project leadership, and strategic thinking to deliver solutions that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and support long-term growth. - Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure productivity, operational health, and supply chain performance. - Analyze supply chain data and build reporting solutions using visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau to identify trends and improvement opportunities. - Identify operational bottlenecks and redesign workflows to improve throughput, reduce costs, and increase efficiency. - Evaluate, implement, and optimize supply chain technologies including ERP, WMS, TMS, automation platforms, and other digital solutions. - Lead cross-functional transformation projects involving operations, IT, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and external partners. - Apply continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma to standardize processes and improve operational performance. - Use predictive analytics and modeling techniques to support demand forecasting, procurement planning, and supply chain decision-making. - Identify process vulnerabilities, resolve operational gaps, and support compliance and performance audits. - Drive AI adoption within supply chain functions by developing AI strategies across forecasting, planning, manufacturing, and logistics. - Translate business challenges into technical requirements for AI-driven solutions and help integrate AI capabilities into existing workflows. - Lead change management efforts by improving AI adoption, training teams, and supporting employees in leveraging new technologies. - Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, co-packers, and logistics partners, to deliver business objectives. ## Requirements: The ideal candidate is an experienced supply chain professional with strong analytical capabilities and a passion for using technology to improve operational performance. You should have experience leading transformation initiatives, managing complex projects, and turning data into actionable business decisions. - 8+ years of experience in supply chain, operations, logistics, productivity, or a related function within the beverage, food, or CPG industry. - Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, industrial engineering, business administration, or a related field. - Proven experience leading supply chain optimization, automation, and process improvement initiatives. - Strong understanding of ERP, WMS, TMS systems, and supply chain technology solutions. - Experience with data analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python,…