Supply Chain Engineer III

NFI Industries • Iowa Township, IA

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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 across warehousing, transload, cross-dock, and transportation operations. The role provides regular, proactive communication to customers and NFI management and combines strong technical skills with interpersonal and teamwork abilities.

At this career 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 position leads complex engineering design projects and analysis, identifies process gaps, recommends and implements improvements, establishes performance measures and analytics, and makes engineering design and supply chain strategy recommendations. The role works closely with operations, customers, and operational leaders to support ongoing improvement.

Travel may be required up to 25%, based on business needs and project schedules. The preferred work location is one of NFI’s regional offices 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 or 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 to manipulate large datasets.
• Database skills, especially SQL, Access, or Alteryx.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%, based on business needs and project schedules.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency with engineering methodologies and tools for solving complex supply chain problems.

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#; this is a major plus.
• APICS CPIM and/or CSCP certifications, and manufacturing experience and credentials.
• Preferred location at an NFI regional office in Camden, NJ; Irving, TX; Chino, CA; Chicago, IL; or Atlanta, GA, or at an NFI operational facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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.
• Apply advanced subject-matter expertise in at least one core competency: dedicated fleet design, warehouse design, labor modeling/LMS, or Lean/Six Sigma.
• Provide regular, proactive communications to customers and NFI management.

What This Job Offers

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