Manager Operations Research & Network Optimization

At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Essential Duties

• Provide technical expertise, strategy, and leadership across all advanced analytics applications and tools (Llamasoft, TM1, Tableau, OLAP, Alteryx, and SQL) to develop automated standard reporting, advanced performance reporting/tools, data visualizations, supply chain models, network strategy analysis, and predictive analytics for all of Supply Chain

• Drive improvements to advanced analytics tools and applications through collaboration with Supply Chain Core Analytics, IT, BI, and the extended Supply Chain teams to identify gaps, prioritize enhancements, and roll-out changes to GAF analytical platforms (TM1, OLAP, Tableau) and native reporting within 3rd party applications (CarrierPoint, GVP, TTC)

• Master network modeling analysis through strategic sourcing projects and initiatives. Enable technology (Llamasoft) and other tools to enhance analytics processes to deliver value to all of the Supply Chain

• Provide leadership and expertise related to network modeling strategies and sensitivity analyses to drive business decisions across strategic projects, including sourcing optimization, distribution optimization, facility selection, inventory strategy & allocations, production capability changes, and acquisitions

• Strengthen organizational capabilities in the area of advanced analytics and business intelligence by managing and developing the network optimization capabilities within the Integrated Supply Chain team

• Collaborate cross-functionally with various teams to identify opportunities through analysis and reporting and support the needs of the business; Enhance the decision-making process in the areas of purchasing, procurement, private fleet, rail, outbound/inbound transportation, planning, and network strategy through data-driven analysis, reporting solutions, and recommendations

• Provide analytical leadership, project management, and data related to Supply Chain Analyst activities related to the SAP implementation

• Provide analytical leadership, support, and project management across key Supply Chain projects or initiatives

• Provide suggested path forward on such initiatives, including areas related to opening/closing of manufacturing facilities or distribution locations, identifying new supply chain systems or technology, determining new raw material suppliers, identifying optimal location for new facilities, and overall support related to potential acquisitions, and performing validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy, and reformulating models, as necessary.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field

• 6 years of experience in Supply Chain/Logistics, Manufacturing, Operations, or Business Analytics environment

• 6 years of experience with advanced knowledge/proficiency of Excel, specifically the ability to manage and analyze large amounts of data, and the capability of determining the inter-relationships of input and output data with respect to a data model

• 5 years of experience in conducting analysis and providing recommendations for supply chain problems using technology such as any one or a combination of ETL software (Alteryx), Structured Query Language (SQL), BigQuery, or Tableau for visualization

• 3 years of experience in supply chain optimization, modeling, network design, and advanced analytics tools, such as any one or a combination of Llamasoft or Coupa Supply Chain Guru

• This position is based in our Parsippany, NJ corporate headquarters which currently operates on a hybrid in-office schedule. Though employees are welcome to work in our office on Friday, this position must be performed in-office on Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely from the employee's home office on Friday.

Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.

Base Salary Range: $104,000-$143,000

How We Protect What Matters Most:

1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).