Industrial Engineer (WMS/ERP)

BDA•Plainfield, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

BDA brings the world’s biggest brands to life through promotional merchandise. Fortune 500 companies come to us looking to connect with their consumers on an emotional level. We create three-dimensional advertising that people invite into their homes, offices, cars and classrooms. We let people see, touch, feel, own and interact with a brand in a way no other marketing permits. It’s what we like to call the Power of Merchandise. This role is based in Plainfield, IN and requires you to work onsite 5 days per week. To be considered, you must live within commuting distance, as regular in-person collaboration is a key part of the role.

Requirements

Strong business acumen; particularly in order fulfillment, inventory control and/or distribution, with the ability to connect operational performance to financial impact
Understanding and application of a broad range of industrial engineering tools (i.e. work measurement, simulation, process mapping, facilities and workstation design, operations research, etc.), with a strong emphasis on applying these tools through data and reporting systems
Strong financial and analytical ability, including experience with forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and cost modeling
Ability to learn and become proficient as a Super User level with new software systems, Fulfillment/Distribution applications and processes, including reporting and analytics platforms
Coach and mentor the BDA team on Key Metrics, KPI’s, and control tools, with an emphasis on building data literacy and self-service reporting capabilities
Advanced proficiency with Excel/Power BI/Smartsheet, including complex formulas, Power Query, data modeling, and automation of recurring reporting processes
Knowledge of demand forecasting, total cost analysis, and supply chain management fundamentals, with practical application in financial and operational planning
Strong process improvement skills, Six Sigma mindset, and demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), including the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
5+ years of cumulative Industrial Engineering experience in production, manufacturing, fulfillment, or distribution environments
Proven track record of successful change management accomplishments, implementing and managing continuous improvements and cost reduction programs
Previous systems implements/testing experience, including data validation and reporting alignment
New building startup and multiple building campus experience
Experience with Manhattan Associates SCALE Cloud WMS, Oracle EBS, and labor and productivity planning applications
Experience integrating a Warehouse Management System (WMS) to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and material handling equipment (MHE) systems, with a focus on data flow and reporting consistency
BA Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management or similar
WMS/ERP experience with Manhattan SCALE, Oracle EBS, IBM Cognos (SCI), Exacta Sentinel, LMS, ADP
Demonstrated experience in expert manipulation of data to quickly highlight trends and draw accurate conclusions from the data, including building automated reporting solutions and dashboards
Successful experience in process improvement initiatives, particularly those driven by data analysis and performance tracking
Experience conducting tracking and data analysis, including development of KPIs, scorecards, and executive-level reporting
Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint), Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project, and e-mail skills required
Direct to consumer fulfillment operations/e-commerce industry experience

Responsibilities

Report and drive improvement within the site through the monitoring of the key Industrial Engineering metrics, leveraging automated dashboards and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, SQL-based reporting) to provide real-time visibility into performance
Develop, analyze, and maintain accurate department forecast based on both historical and forecast data, incorporating financial modeling, scenario analysis, and volume-driven cost projections
Support BDA by developing a solid process foundation and data integrity to support process improvement through the organization, including the standardization and automation of recurring reports and data pipelines
Work with the facility operations and corporate teams on the definition and delivery of reports and operational queries as needed to support the business
Support and/or maintain all Industrial Engineering essential duties and responsibilities, including time studies, labor planning, and productivity analysis
Maintain and continuously improve existing engineered labor standards while developing and implementing new standards based on time studies, operational data, and evolving process requirements to drive productivity and accuracy
Standardize the configuration of the systems used (e.g., Manhattan SCALE, Oracle EBS, IBM Cognos (SCI), Exacta Sentinel, LMS, ADP), while improving reporting consistency and usability across platforms
Develop and maintain the Industrial Engineering succession plan for the site
Develop and maintain site key process flow charts, incorporating current-state and future-state process mapping to support continuous improvement initiatives
Partner with site and corporate leadership to develop, update, and monitor budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment between operational performance, volume trends, and financial targets.