Industrial Engineer IV - Analytics

GEODIS Career • Brentwood, TN

2d

About The Position

The Industrial Engineer IV – Continuous Improvement is responsible for finding projects, developing a business case, and leading a team to execute projects that will improve our operations or provide a growth path for our clients. Develops and presents mathematical analyses to support Engineering recommendations for improvements. Guides Kaizen events to reduce waste in our operations. Develops and updates facility layouts and material handling equipment designs, storage media designs, process designs, slotting and pick path analyses. Other general outputs include capacity plans with noted constraints, warehouse utilization studies, and labor models and staffing plans. Who We Are: GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities. Your role on the team: Analyzes client data to determine order profiles, storage media application, product slotting, velocity, SKU affinities, ABC analysis Collaborates with Operations leadership on analysis of periodic reporting and the potential actions to drive improvement Participates in scope confirmation sessions with client and/or Operations team; identifies changes to scope when they occur and provides necessary documentation and escalation Leads detailed engineering process on building/operational changes to take the design from conceptualization to full detailed design ready for implementation by performing data analyses, developing material handling specifications, working with vendors to obtain quotes, and generating a detailed, engineered AutoCAD layout with fitment into the selected facility Prepares engineering documents to describe solution and detailed operating concepts such as storage and shipping capacity, zoning, slotting, waving, etc. and facilitates reviews with key work stream leads including engineering peers, WMS Implementation, and operations Participates in the creation and/or update of WMS configuration files with all needed locations slotting/zoning/sequences/put-away and picking profiles for the facility and preparing slotting files and/or slotting tool for the facility Manages material handling vendors through schedule, permitting, installation, commissioning, punch lists, etc. and validates all equipment installation and modifications, including necessary testing of automated material handling equipment Research and maintains knowledge of emerging industry practice Other duties as required and assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Process, Mechatronics or related engineering degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum 6 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD and SQL
• Must be PC literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, technical procedures and governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively communicate process and technical concepts to a variety of audiences from entry level warehouse employee to executive level
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Must be able to travel up to 30%

Nice To Haves

• 3PL warehousing, distribution center or fulfillment experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Finding projects, developing a business case, and leading a team to execute projects that will improve our operations or provide a growth path for our clients.
• Develops and presents mathematical analyses to support Engineering recommendations for improvements.
• Guides Kaizen events to reduce waste in our operations.
• Develops and updates facility layouts and material handling equipment designs, storage media designs, process designs, slotting and pick path analyses.
• Analyzes client data to determine order profiles, storage media application, product slotting, velocity, SKU affinities, ABC analysis
• Collaborates with Operations leadership on analysis of periodic reporting and the potential actions to drive improvement
• Participates in scope confirmation sessions with client and/or Operations team; identifies changes to scope when they occur and provides necessary documentation and escalation
• Leads detailed engineering process on building/operational changes to take the design from conceptualization to full detailed design ready for implementation by performing data analyses, developing material handling specifications, working with vendors to obtain quotes, and generating a detailed, engineered AutoCAD layout with fitment into the selected facility
• Prepares engineering documents to describe solution and detailed operating concepts such as storage and shipping capacity, zoning, slotting, waving, etc. and facilitates reviews with key work stream leads including engineering peers, WMS Implementation, and operations
• Participates in the creation and/or update of WMS configuration files with all needed locations slotting/zoning/sequences/put-away and picking profiles for the facility and preparing slotting files and/or slotting tool for the facility
• Manages material handling vendors through schedule, permitting, installation, commissioning, punch lists, etc. and validates all equipment installation and modifications, including necessary testing of automated material handling equipment
• Research and maintains knowledge of emerging industry practice
• Other duties as required and assigned

Benefits

• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health is available on the first day of employment!
• Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app
• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
• 401k match
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
• Employee discounts
• Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
• Free financial wellness programs
• Daycare discount program
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level