Novolex · 15 hours ago
Director, Network Optimization
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$195K/yr - $210K/yr
7+ years expNovolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries. The Director of Network Optimization will lead and execute strategies to optimize the enterprise end-to-end network, ensuring cost efficiency and service performance.
ManufacturingPackaging ServicesPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Build detailed, defensible business cases to support major capital projects, network redesign initiatives, and operational investments
Create and review capital and expense projections, including sensitivity analyses, multiyear forecasts, and scenario-based financial planning
Conduct hands-on network and cost analyses, partnering with Finance, Operations, and Procurement to build comprehensive total-cost and savings models that inform strategic recommendations
Develop capital request documentation and present recommendations to senior leadership, capital committees, and the executive team
Lead the development of short and long term network optimization strategies aligned with corporate goals
Oversee network modeling and scenario analysis to identify opportunities for cost efficiency, service improvement, and operational resiliency
Govern efforts to optimize transportation flows, facility footprints, inventory placement, and service levels using advanced modeling tools and methodologies
Guide the evaluation of emerging technologies, automation, and network design concepts to determine strategic fit and ROI
Validate the logic, accuracy, and assumptions within network models developed by team members, ensuring analytical rigor and reliable outputs
Establish modeling standards, documentation protocols, and quality control processes to ensure consistency and repeatability across all analytical work
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, finance, business, or related field
7+ years of experience in network optimization, supply chain strategy, transportation optimization, or a related analytical field
Expertise in network modeling tools (e.g., Optilogic, Llamasoft, Coupa, Blue Yonder, Supply Chain Guru, or similar)
Demonstrated ability to build robust business cases and translate analytical findings into financial and strategic implications
Strong financial acumen, including capital and operating expense forecasting, ROI modeling, and cost-benefit analysis
Experience leading enterprise-wide network redesign or greenfield/brownfield studies
Knowledge of optimization methods, simulation, and scenario modeling
Experience working in a complex, multi-facility, multi-node network environment
Excellent executive communication skills with the ability to influence and operate effectively at the C-suite level
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
A variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health
Support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union)
Company
Novolex
Novolex is a packaging and food services company that serves customers in retail, grocery service, institutional, and industrial markets.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-02-14Acquired
Leadership Team
Stanley Bikulege
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Dennis Norman
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-07
Precedence Research
2025-12-05
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