The Supply Network Designer is responsible for supporting the design and optimization of the company’s supply chain network through data-driven analysis and scenario modeling. The role focuses on developing and maintaining network models to evaluate configuration options, particularly in the context of planned volume ramp-ups, and to assess implications on cost, service levels, and risk.
In close collaboration with Commodity Management, Strategic Supplier Management, Operations, and relevant stakeholders, the role ensures alignment of key assumptions, including demand, capacity, inventory positioning, and external sourcing strategies. Based on this aligned data foundation, the role provides structured analyses and recommendations to support senior leadership decision-making.
Furthermore, the role contributes to the evaluation of external production and logistics setups, capacity ramp scenarios, and the positioning of strategic buffers along the supply network. It also defines data requirements and supports the integration of network models into relevant supply chain systems and tools.
- Build and maintain SC network models (digital twin) in optimization tools
- Develop and simulate network design scenarios (e.g., volume scaling, footprint changes)
- Translate business strategy and constraints into model parameters and assumptions
- Align key assumptions (demand, cost, capacity, service levels) with Category, Supplier Mgmt., and Operations
- Quantify cost, service, and risk trade-offs across scenarios
- Model capacity ramp-up options (space, equipment, workforce)
- Recommend decoupling points and inventory positioning strategies
- Assess network risks and simulate mitigation scenarios (e.g., dual sourcing, buffers)
- Derive KPI impacts and provide transparency for decision-making
- Prepare executive-ready materials and decision proposals
- Facilitate cross-functional alignment to ensure a consistent fact base
- Define data requirements and structure for integration with SC systems (e.g., Kinaxis, ERP)
- Continuously recalibrate models based on new data, assumptions, and business changes
- Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
- ~7+ years of experience in supply chain network design, ideally with external manufacturing exposure
- Strong analytical and scenario modeling capabilities, including risk and trade-off assessment
- Experience with supply chain network design / scenario modeling tools (e.g., Optilogic Cosmic Frog, 4flow VIA, or similar)
- Ability to translate business requirements into model assumptions and data structures
- Experience in scenario-based analysis and supporting senior-level decision-making
- Strategic thinking with a structured, data-driven approach to complex network challenges
- Collaborative mindset with strong stakeholder alignment skills across functions and partners
Skills Required
- Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
- ~7+ years of experience in supply chain network design
- Strong analytical and scenario modeling capabilities
- Experience with supply chain network design / scenario modeling tools
- Ability to translate business requirements into model assumptions
What We Do
For over a half-century, Advantest has been designing innovative electronic measuring equipment and semiconductor test systems essential to the development and manufacture of advanced computer and telecommunications products. On April 1, 2012, Advantest completed its integration of Verigy Ltd. Additional Information about Advantest can be found at www.advantest.com.
