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Lead strategic supply chain transformation and optimization initiatives across inventory management, logistics, sourcing, distribution, and operations. * Identify, evaluate, and prioritize ...

Lead strategic supply chain transformation and optimization initiatives across inventory management, logistics, sourcing, distribution, and operations. * Identify, evaluate, and prioritize ...

The Supply Chain Optimization Analyst is an early‑career, full‑time role focused on data analytics, process insight, and continuous improvement across the supply chain. This role supports the ...

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How much do supply chain optimization lead jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for supply chain optimization lead in the United States is $100,315.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,000.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a supply chain optimization lead?

A Supply Chain Optimization Lead is a professional responsible for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of a company's supply chain processes. They analyze data, identify bottlenecks, and implement strategies to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve service levels. This role often involves collaborating with different departments, managing projects, and utilizing supply chain technologies to drive continuous improvement. Their goal is to ensure that the flow of goods and information meets business objectives and customer demands in the most optimal way.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a supply chain optimization lead?

A Supply Chain Optimization Lead requires expertise in logistics, data analysis, process improvement, and a strong understanding of supply chain management, typically backed by a relevant degree such as in business, engineering, or supply chain management. Familiarity with ERP systems (like SAP or Oracle), data analytics tools (such as SQL or Tableau), and certifications like APICS CSCP are highly valuable. Outstanding problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills help drive cross-functional collaboration and effective change management. These competencies are crucial for streamlining operations, reducing costs, and ensuring efficient end-to-end supply chain performance.

How does a supply chain optimization lead typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements?

A Supply Chain Optimization Lead works closely with teams from procurement, logistics, manufacturing, and IT to identify inefficiencies and develop actionable solutions. These collaborations often involve conducting joint process mapping sessions, leading data-driven analysis, and facilitating workshops to align on improvement strategies. Building strong relationships and clear communication channels is essential, as the Lead often coordinates initiatives that span multiple departments and require collective buy-in for successful implementation. This cross-functional teamwork not only drives continuous improvement but also provides opportunities to broaden industry knowledge and leadership skills.

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Manager, Supply Chain Optimization

Atlanta, GA • On-site

White Cap Supply Holdings, LLC
Construction Materials Wholesalers • 501 - 1,000 employees

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago


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Job description

A position at White Cap isn't your ordinary job. You'll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities.

The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.

Job Summary

Responsible for supporting the Supply Chain Optimization leader by working cross-functionally with Transportation, Supply Chain Finance, and Category Management teams to drive data-driven decision-making and optimize end-to-end supply chain operations from supplier to customer. Identifies and implements opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels throughout the entire value chain network. Hires, trains, and mentors a team of Supply Chain Optimization Analysts and/or Specialists.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

  • Supports cross-functional initiatives to optimize the complete supply chain flow from supplier integration through customer delivery. Supports process implementation to improve Supply Chain efficiency across the supplier-to-customer network.

  • Maintains optimization models to support strategic decision-making across supply chain functions, including supplier management and customer service metrics.

  • Collaborates with Finance teams to analyze cost drivers, develop business cases, and track ROI on supply chain initiatives.

  • Coordinates with Finance to establish and track supply chain cost allocation methodologies related to defined solutions.

  • Partners with Category Management teams to support data-driven supply chain decisions and negotiations.

  • Creates financial models and scenarios to evaluate supply chain optimization opportunities.

  • Identifies opportunities for cost reduction and service improvement through data Understanding and process optimization.

  • Manages and mentors junior team members while establishing clear roles and responsibilities.

Nature and Scope

  • Consults with senior management on solution development for complex strategic and technical business issues. Independently solvesunique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business. Assignments are large scope, high impact, high cost, and highimportance.

  • Establishes operational plans for assigned area. Acts as a strategic advisor and uses expert skills to contribute to the development of strategiccompany objectives. Receives general administrative and business direction as needed. Typically operates with broad latitude in a complexenvironment.

  • Guides andmentorsstaff at all levels, provides advice to senior management on complex and strategic issues, and may lead or managecomplex projects with dotted line responsibility.

Work Environment

  • Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

  • Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

  • Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in a related field. Maintains expert knowledge in area of responsibility with a strong understanding in adjacent areas for thedevelopment of creativesolutions.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in Category Management, Purchasing, DC Operations, Transportation, and/or other Supply Chain functions.

  • Experience managing the performance and development of technical professionals.

  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, SQL, Power BI and other data visualization tools.

  • Experience with supply chain optimization software.

  • Strong understanding of statistical analysis and forecasting methods. Knowledge of inventory management principles and practices.

  • Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis, understanding of working capital management.

  • Experience with machine learning and predictive analytics.

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