Logistics Distribution Engineer - Nutrition - Columbus, OH

Abbott • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott’s Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages. The Logistics Distribution Engineer role, based in Columbus, Ohio, proposes and implements customer logistics solutions and improves distribution and transportation efficiency, including facility design, throughput, automation, shipment configuration, and material handling. The position uses logistics modeling and data analysis to assess operations, facility capacity, transportation, costs, and distribution performance.

The engineer develops logistics specifications, metrics, forecasts, cost models, and processes, and evaluates technology and policies to improve distribution center efficiency and service quality. The role collaborates with Packaging, Manufacturing, Customer Service, and IT to improve logistics flow and implement systems such as transportation management systems, warehouse management systems, and SAP. It also supports company initiatives and compliance with quality, environmental, FDA, and other regulatory requirements. Travel is approximately 10%, including internationally.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Logistics.
• At least 2 years of logistics experience.
• Strong knowledge of standard office desktop applications, including Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to travel approximately 10%, including internationally.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Lean tools and methodology.
• Strong creative and strategic thinking.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills, and ability to hold others accountable.
• Strong project management skills.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Strong leadership skills, including setting goals and providing positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build relationships and improve business results.
• Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at multiple organizational levels.
• Knowledge of other languages is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Propose and implement logistics solutions for customers.
• Improve distribution and transportation efficiency, including flow, layout and racking, throughput, automation, pallet configuration, and shipment configuration.
• Apply logistics modeling to operational process improvement, facility design, and layout issues.
• Determine logistics support requirements, including facilities, staffing, and equipment.
• Analyze logistics and transportation data.
• Develop specifications for equipment, tools, facility layouts, and material-handling systems.
• Evaluate technology and propose solutions to maximize distribution center efficiency.
• Develop distribution metrics, internal analysis tools, and key performance indicators.
• Develop or maintain cost estimates, forecasts, and cost models.
• Analyze distribution packaging to improve efficiency and reduce transportation costs and damage.
• Develop or document reverse logistics management processes.
• Evaluate logistics policies, processes, and procedures and develop them as applicable.
• Maintain and continuously upgrade production and distribution activities with a focus on service quality.
• Provide facility or capacity planning analyses for distribution and transportation.
• Design distribution centers.
• Improve stock-level and shelf-life management, reverse logistics, service-level agreements, handling, and freight costs.
• Work with Packaging, Manufacturing, Customer Service, and IT to streamline and improve flow.
• Work with IT to implement logistics systems, including transportation management systems, warehouse management systems, and SAP.
• Resolve or facilitate the resolution of problems, identify causes, and prevent recurrence.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communication and collaboration with employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Support company initiatives and Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems, and other regulatory requirements.
• Comply with FDA regulations, other regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Perform related functions and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Training and career development, including onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance.
• Competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plans.
• Health care and well-being programs, including medical, dental, vision, wellness, and occupational health programs.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match.

What This Job Offers

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