Supply Chain Engineer III

Supply Chain Engineer IIIThe Supply Chain Engineer III will manage the development of engineering analysis and implementation of engineering projects to direct ongoing continuous improvement and solve supply chain problems in warehousing, transload, cross-dock, and transportation operations. Provides regular and proactive communications to customers and NFI management. The successful candidate will possess excellent technical skills combined with demonstrated interpersonal and teamwork skills.ResponsibilitiesAs part of our engineering career path progression, the SCE III level will demonstrate advanced subject-matter-expertise in at least (1) core technical engineering competency spanning dedicated fleet design, warehouse design, labor modeling/LMS, or Lean/Six Sigma.Leads the successful completion of complex engineering design projects and analysis applying engineering supply chain methodologies and toolsIdentifies process gaps and recommends and implements process improvementEstablishes and implements performance KPIs, measures, and data analyticsLeads ongoing proactive continuous improvement for NFI working with operations and the customerMakes engineering design and supply chain strategy recommendationsEffectively interacts with customers and operational leadersQualificationsBachelor of Science or Business Degree is required. BS Industrial Engineering degree is preferred.2-5+ years of professional work experience in the following areas: engineering design in supply chain, transportation management, dedicated fleet operations, distribution center management, materials handling/automation equipment, & supply chain technologyBusiness acumen knowledge around financial, project management, and implementations of 3PL businessStrong knowledge of warehousing operations and transportation operationsRouting and scheduling packages and transportation optimization software experienceFacility layout, MHE, AutoCAD and Warehouse Management System (WMS) tools experienceLean Six Sigma experience in a facilitator, coach, or trainer capacity. Kaizen workshop leaderEffective Interpersonal and Communications skills are requiredData management and manipulation skills. Programming skills to manipulate large data-setsDatabase skills, especially through SQL, Access, or AlteryxTravel: up to 25% (based on needs of the business and project schedules)Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities