Sr. Supply Chain Engineer

. Crane Worldwide Logistics . • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves designing and implementing end-to-end supply chain solutions for clients, leading engineering support for RFPs/RFQs, managing spot quote activities, and identifying process improvements. The engineer will oversee rate and cost data integrity, identify cost-saving opportunities, establish performance metrics, and interpret business data for continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include client presentations, business reviews, and acting as a liaison between various teams. The role also involves mentoring junior engineers and analysts.

Requirements

• Strong technical aptitude across: Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Transportation Management Systems (TMS) such as e2open TMF or Descartes Aljex; Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) experience a plus
• SmartSheet (or similar) structured trackers and Coupa Sourcing (CSO)/Coupa Pay
• Microsoft Visio (or similar) for process mapping
• Experience with: Transportation routing and network optimization tools, such as Appian DirectRoute (trucking) and Llamasoft Supply Chain Guru (supply chain network design)
• Simulation and inventory modeling tools
• Data visualization platforms — Tableau, Spotfire, and Power BI
• Strong working knowledge of Air, Ocean, and Ground transportation operations, pricing, and optimization, including per-kilo, per-container, and per-truckload rate construction and common accessorials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analyses into clear client deliverables.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time for client meetings, business reviews, and site visits.
• Ability to work on-site in Houston, TX.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Engineering/Business/Supply Chain or equivalent.
• Minimum of seven years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

• MBA and/or Industrial Engineering favored.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end supply chain solutions tailored to client needs, leveraging industry best practices and advanced logistics tools.
• Lead engineering support for client RFPs and RFQs, including solution design, network modeling, pricing inputs, and development of written responses and client-facing presentations.
• Manage spot quote and RFQ activity for key accounts, ensuring timely, competitive responses and coordinating rate, capacity, and service inputs across internal teams.
• Manage and quality-review the output of the dedicated pricing desk team, ensuring accuracy, competitiveness, and correct spot versus contract-rate determinations.
• Triage incoming shipment requests, determining spot versus contract-rate applicability, and escalating recurring lanes for migration into standing contract rates.
• Partner with the Global Tender Management team and Sales to ensure RFP responses are competitive, accurate, and aligned with operational capabilities.
• Identify process gaps and recommend, design, and implement process improvements.
• Oversee rate and cost data integrity for assigned accounts across air, ocean, and ground, including auditing carrier-provided costs, ensuring accurate accessorial itemization, and supporting rate card administration.
• Proactively identify, quantify, and present cost-savings and network-optimization opportunities to clients as a core component of ongoing account support, including responsibility for presenting a defined annual savings target to the client across air, ocean, and ground supply chain optimization.
• Establish baselines, define KPIs, and implement performance measures to track ongoing solution effectiveness.
• Track spot event volume, quote cycle time, and rate and accessorial accuracy trends; flag recurring issues and template or process gaps and drive corrective actions.
• Apply advanced analytics to interpret business data and drive continuous improvement.
• Meet with clients on a regular basis and deliver clear, executive-level presentations.
• Lead recurring business reviews with key clients, presenting performance results, savings delivered, and forward-looking optimization roadmaps.
• Act as a liaison across Operations, Sales, Clients, and the broader Engineering team to align on solution design and delivery.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and analysts, supporting their technical growth and project execution.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

What This Job Offers

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