Network Optimization Manager

Since 1869, we’ve connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell’s…

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s.   Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

How you will make history here…
The Network Optimization Manager is responsible for leading the analysis, modeling, and execution of supply chain network optimization initiatives that improve cost, service, capacity utilization, and operational flexibility. This role leverages advanced analytics and optimization technologies to evaluate manufacturing, distribution, inventory, sourcing, and transportation networks, generating insights that support strategic business decisions.
As the network optimization lead for a portfolio of product categories (e.g., Pretzels, Chips, Sauce, Frozen, Fresh Bakery), this role owns the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of category-specific supply chain models. The Manager partners closely with Supply Chain Category Leadership to evaluate strategic opportunities, assess future network needs, and inform mid- and long-term supply chain strategies through data-driven scenario analysis.

What you will do…
Network Strategy & Optimization
•    Own and maintain network optimization models for 3-5 product categories, including current-state and future-state across manufacturing, distribution, inventory, and transportation networks.
•    Partner with Supply Chain Category Leadership to develop mid- and long-term supply chain strategies by evaluating growth opportunities, demand scenarios, capacity requirements, asset utilization, sourcing alternatives, and network investment decisions.
•    Identify, prioritize, and lead network optimization initiatives that improve cost, service, resiliency, asset productivity, and capital efficiency.

Modeling & Advanced Analytics
•    Develop and maintain category network models to evaluate strategic alternatives and quantify trade-offs across cost, service, utilization, risk, and capital requirements.
•    Perform scenario, sensitivity, and capacity analyses to support network design, investment decisions, and long-range planning.
•    Validate model assumptions, inputs, and outputs to ensure analytical rigor and credibility.

Project Leadership & Business Partnership
•    Lead multiple network optimization initiatives, managing project plans, milestones, stakeholder engagement, and deliverables.
•    Partner with Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, Engineering, Finance, Procurement, and Commercial teams to develop integrated network and capacity plans.
•    Partner with finance on business cases and financial analyses to support capital investments, asset strategies, and network transformation initiatives.
•    Translate complex analyses into clear, actionable recommendations and executive-level presentations.

Capability Development 
•    Serve as a functional expert for network optimization methodologies, tools, and industry best practices.
•    Establish modeling standards, governance processes, and knowledge-sharing practices.
•    Continuously enhance organizational network optimization capabilities through technology advancement, process improvement, and best-practice adoption.

Who you will work with…

• Reporting into Associate Director, Network Optimization…