Supply Chain Engineer III

NFI Industries•Saint Paul, MN

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, proactive communications to customers and NFI management. The successful candidate combines advanced technical expertise with strong interpersonal and teamwork skills. At this level, the engineer demonstrates advanced subject-matter expertise in at least one core technical competency: dedicated fleet design, warehouse design, labor modeling/LMS, or Lean/Six Sigma. The position leads complex engineering design projects and analyses, recommends and implements process improvements, establishes performance KPIs and analytics, and works with operations and customers on continuous improvement and supply chain strategy. Travel may be up to 25%, depending on business needs and project schedules. The position is preferred to be based at an NFI regional office or operational facility.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or business degree required; a BS in Industrial Engineering is preferred.
2–5+ years of professional work 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 3PL business implementations.
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.
Advanced subject-matter expertise in at least one core technical engineering competency: dedicated fleet design, warehouse design, labor modeling/LMS, or Lean/Six Sigma.
Demonstrated technical proficiency using engineering methodologies and tools to solve complex supply chain problems.
Willingness 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, and manufacturing experience and credentials.
Based in an NFI regional office in Camden, NJ; Irving, TX; Chino, CA; Chicago, IL; or Atlanta, GA, or at an NFI operational facility.

Responsibilities

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 proactive, ongoing 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.

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