Sr Engineer, Supply Chain Network Optimization & Distribution Science

3M • DeKalb, IL

80d • $122,292 - $149,468 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Sr. Industrial engineer at a 3M distribution center, you will play a pivotal role in driving operations excellence across our distribution centers. Your primary focus will be designing, implementing and optimizing network, drive advanced automation systems, labor management programs and continuous improvement projects. You will leverage your expertise in Industrial engineering to enhance productivity, efficiency, and quality within our operations. Collaborating closely with cross functional teams, including logistics, IT and operations, you will lead projects that streamline processes, reduce costs, and elevate our distribution capabilities. Your ability to analyze complex data, develop innovative solutions, and manage large scale projects will be critical to our success in meeting evolving business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in industrial/manufacturing engineering, operations research, statistics, or business from an accredited institution OR High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in logistics in lieu of the bachelor's degree education requirement.
• Five (5) years of experience in network optimization within a distribution, supply chain, or logistics environment.
• Five (5) years of experience in Supply Chain Network Optimization tools such as Llamasoft Supply Chain Guru, Optilogic, JDA Strategist or Gurobi.
• Three (3) years of experience proficiency level in ETL tool such as Alteryx or TableauPrep, and SQL, analytics and project management tools.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience with Distribution Automation technologies and labor management systems.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma and facility design tool (AutoCAD).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex systems and processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop innovative engineering solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively present ideas and influence decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead and model network optimization scenarios, redesign distribution networks to improve cost efficiency, accuracy and throughput.
• Identify, analyze, and lead improvement projects across distribution centers, focusing on process optimization, cost reduction, and efficiency gains.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Operations, IT, and Supply Chain, to ensure seamless integration of industrial engineering solutions and alignment with broader business goals.
• Manage financial aspects of a project team, including estimating expenditures, contributing to the creation of AFE, purchasing materials and/or services, monitoring and tracking costs, and payment.
• Manage business relationships across multi-disciplinary teams, providing guidance and training to interns, new hires and other engineers.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts.
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Disability Benefits.
• Life Insurance.
• Voluntary Benefits.
• Paid Absences.
• Retirement Benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree