Logistics Distribution Engineer - Nutrition - Columbus, OH

Abbott • Columbus, OH

2d • $61,300 - $122,700 • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott’s Nutrition team is seeking a Logistics Distribution Engineer in Columbus, Ohio. The role proposes and implements logistics solutions for customers and improves distribution and transportation efficiency through process improvements, facility and layout optimization, automation, shipment configuration, and related approaches. The engineer applies logistics modeling, analyzes logistics and transportation data, determines facility, staffing, and equipment requirements, develops equipment and material-handling specifications, evaluates technology, and designs distribution centers.

The position also develops distribution metrics and analysis tools, prepares cost estimates and forecasts, improves packaging efficiency and transportation costs, documents reverse logistics processes, evaluates logistics policies, and supports facility and capacity planning. The engineer works with Packaging, Manufacturing, Customer Service, and IT to improve flow and implement logistics systems, including transportation management systems, warehouse management systems, and SAP. Responsibilities include resolving problems, collaborating with employees and external partners, supporting company initiatives and management systems, and complying with FDA and other regulatory requirements.

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, with the 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 respectful, positive, and constructive feedback to build relationships and improve business results.
• Ability to work effectively in a team in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively at multiple organizational levels.
• Other languages are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Propose and implement logistics solutions for customers.
• Improve distribution and transportation efficiency, including flow, layouts and racking, throughput, automation, and pallet and shipment configuration.
• Apply logistics modeling to operational process improvement, facility design, and layout challenges.
• Determine logistics support requirements, including facility details, staffing, and equipment.
• Analyze logistics and transportation activities.
• Develop specifications for equipment, tools, facility layouts, and material-handling systems.
• Evaluate technology and propose solutions to maximize distribution center efficiency.
• Develop logistics and distribution metrics, internal analysis tools, and key performance indicators.
• Develop or maintain cost estimates, forecasts, and cost models.
• Analyze distribution packaging to improve efficiency, reduce transportation costs, and reduce 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, focusing on service quality.
• Perform facility or capacity planning analyses for distribution or transportation functions.
• Design distribution centers.
• Improve stock-level and shelf-life management, reverse logistics, service-level agreements, handling, and freight costs.
• Collaborate 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 problems or facilitate their resolution, identify causes, and prevent recurrence.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communication and collaboration with employees at all levels, 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.
• 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: Mid Level