Supply Chain Engineer III

NFI Industries • Chino, CA

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About The Position

The Supply Chain Engineer III manages the development of engineering analysis and implementation of engineering projects to drive continuous improvement and solve supply chain problems in warehousing, transload, cross-dock, and transportation operations. The role provides regular and proactive communication to customers and NFI management and combines strong technical skills with interpersonal and teamwork skills.

At the SCE III level, the engineer demonstrates advanced subject-matter expertise in at least one core technical engineering competency: dedicated fleet design, warehouse design, labor modeling/LMS, or Lean/Six Sigma. The role leads complex engineering design projects and analysis, recommends and implements process improvements, establishes performance KPIs and analytics, and works with operations and customers on ongoing continuous improvement. The engineer also makes design and supply chain strategy recommendations and interacts effectively with customers and operational leaders.

Travel may be up to 25%, depending on business needs and project schedules. The preferred work location is an NFI regional office in Camden, NJ; Irving, TX; Chino, CA; Chicago, IL; or Atlanta, GA, or an NFI operational facility location.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Business degree required; a BS in Industrial Engineering is preferred.
• 2–5+ years of professional experience in areas such as supply chain engineering design, transportation management, dedicated fleet operations, distribution center management, materials handling/automation equipment, or supply chain technology.
• Business acumen in financial matters, project management, and implementation of 3PL business.
• Strong knowledge of warehousing and transportation operations.
• Experience with routing and scheduling packages and transportation optimization software.
• Experience with facility layout, material handling equipment (MHE), AutoCAD, and Warehouse Management System (WMS) tools.
• Lean Six Sigma experience as a facilitator, coach, or trainer; experience leading Kaizen workshops.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Data management and manipulation skills, including programming skills for manipulating large data sets.
• Database skills, especially SQL, Access, or Alteryx.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, based on business needs and project schedules.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma credentials or certifications; Green Belt level or higher preferred.
• Experience training or developing others in engineering methods, technology, and tools.
• Experience with a Top 25 global 3PL or a Fortune 500 company.
• Business management consulting experience and/or 3PL sales or business development experience.
• Experience with warehousing, network, or transportation simulation tools and technologies.
• IT development experience, such as SQL development, API/EDI development, or advanced MS Access development.
• Knowledge of VBA, Python, R, Matlab, Java, C++, or C# is a major plus.
• APICS CPIM and/or CSCP certifications; manufacturing experience and credentials.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency and skill working with engineering methodologies and tools to solve complex supply chain problems.
• Preferred location is an NFI regional office in Camden, NJ; Irving, TX; Chino, CA; Chicago, IL; or Atlanta, GA, or an NFI operational facility location.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate advanced subject-matter expertise in at least one core technical engineering competency: dedicated fleet design, warehouse design, labor modeling/LMS, or Lean/Six Sigma.
• Lead the successful completion of complex engineering design projects and analyses using supply chain engineering methodologies and tools.
• Identify process gaps and recommend and implement process improvements.
• Establish and implement performance KPIs, measures, and data analytics.
• Lead ongoing proactive continuous improvement for NFI in collaboration with operations and customers.
• Make engineering design and supply chain strategy recommendations.
• Interact effectively with customers and operational leaders.
• Provide regular and proactive communications to customers and NFI management.

What This Job Offers

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