Manager - Design & Optimization

Elanco Animal Health IncorporatedBangalore, IN

Apply with Sonara

Automate your job search with Sonara.

Submit 10x as many applications with less effort than one manual application.¹

Reclaim your time by letting our AI handle the grunt work of job searching.

We continuously scan millions of openings to find your top matches.

Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Director

Remote

Hybrid remote

Benefits

Career Development

Home Office Reimbursement/Stipend

Job Description

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) - it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose - all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you'll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals' lives better makes life better - join our team today!

Your Role: Supply Chain Optimization Manager

As a Supply Chain Optimization Manager, you will be responsible for solving complex supply chain challenges through advanced modelling, analytics, and optimization techniques. In this role, you will develop data-driven supply chain design models, support strategic initiatives, and deliver actionable recommendations to improve cost efficiency, service levels, and operational performance across global supply chain networks. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Procurement, IT, and business stakeholders to drive impactful supply chain transformation.

Your Responsibilities:

Analyze supply chain data and develop optimization and simulation models to support network design, cost reduction, and service improvement initiatives
Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, Procurement, IT, and business stakeholders to define project scope, gather requirements, and deliver data-driven recommendations
Lead and support supply chain modelling projects, including data collection, cleansing, validation, scenario development, and financial impact analysis
Support sourcing initiatives by partnering with Procurement on RFP and RFQ processes, including modelling scenarios and evaluating supplier network options
Present modelling results, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership to support strategic decision-making

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Logistics, Data Analytics, or related field
Experience: Minimum 6 years of experience in supply chain optimization, supply chain management, logistics, or network design
Top skills: Strong analytical and supply chain modelling skills, combined with stakeholder communication and problem-solving capabilities

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):

Experience with supply chain modelling tools such as LLamasoft Supply Chain Guru, Data Guru, or similar optimization tools
Strong data analysis skills using SQL, Excel, Access, or databases, including data validation and cleansing
Experience with visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik Sense
Familiarity with ERP and supply chain systems such as SAP (R/3 or S/4), WMS, or TMS
Experience working in global supply chain environments and managing multiple concurrent projects

Additional Information:

Travel: Up to 15-25% annually, depending on project requirements
Location: Bangalore - Hybrid work environment

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status

Automate your job search with Sonara.

Submit 10x as many applications with less effort than one manual application.

Apply with Sonara Apply manually

FAQs About Manager - Design & Optimization Jobs at Elanco Animal Health Incorporated

What is the work location for this position at Elanco Animal Health Incorporated?

This job at Elanco Animal Health Incorporated is located in Bangalore, IN, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Elanco Animal Health Incorporated?

Employer has not shared pay details for this role.

What employment applies to this position at Elanco Animal Health Incorporated?

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated lists this role as a Full-time position.

What experience level is required for this role at Elanco Animal Health Incorporated?

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated is looking for a candidate with "Director" experience level.

What benefits are offered by Elanco Animal Health Incorporated for this role?

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated offers following benefits: Career Development and Home Office Reimbursement/Stipend for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

What is the process to apply for this position at Elanco Animal Health Incorporated?

You can apply for this role at Elanco Animal Health Incorporated either through Sonara's automated application system, which helps you submit applications 10X faster with minimal effort, or by applying manually using the direct link on the job page.