Industrial Engineer (WMS/ERP)
BDA, LLC · Plainfield, IN · 1 wk ago
On-siteManagement$95k–$105k/yrFull-time
Duties And Responsibilities
- Report and drive improvement within the site through the monitoring of the key Industrial Engineering metrics, leveraging automated dashboards and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, SQL-based reporting) to provide real-time visibility into performance
- Develop, analyze, and maintain accurate department forecast based on both historical and forecast data, incorporating financial modeling, scenario analysis, and volume-driven cost projections
- Support BDA by developing a solid process foundation and data integrity to support process improvement through the organization, including the standardization and automation of recurring reports and data pipelines
- Work with the facility operations and corporate teams on the definition and delivery of reports and operational queries as needed to support the business
- Support and/or maintain all Industrial Engineering essential duties and responsibilities, including time studies, labor planning, and productivity analysis
- Maintain and continuously improve existing engineered labor standards while developing and implementing new standards based on time studies, operational data, and evolving process requirements to drive productivity and accuracy
- Standardize the configuration of the systems used (e.g., Manhattan SCALE, Oracle EBS, IBM Cognos (SCI), Exacta Sentinel, LMS, ADP), while improving reporting consistency and usability across platforms
- Develop and maintain the Industrial Engineering succession plan for the site
- Develop and maintain site key process flow charts, incorporating current-state and future-state process mapping to support continuous improvement initiatives
- Partner with site and corporate leadership to develop, update, and monitor budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment between operational performance, volume trends, and financial targets.
Job Skills And Traits
- Strong business acumen; particularly in order fulfillment, inventory control and/or distribution, with the ability to connect operational performance to financial impact
- Understanding and application of a broad range of industrial engineering tools (i.e. work measurement, simulation, process mapping, facilities and workstation design, operations research, etc.), with a strong emphasis on applying these tools through data and reporting systems
- Strong financial and analytical ability, including experience with forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and cost modeling
- Ability to learn and become proficient as a Super User level with new software systems, Fulfillment/Distribution applications and processes, including reporting and analytics platforms
- Coach and mentor the BDA team on Key Metrics, KPI’s, and control tools, with an emphasis on building data literacy and self-service reporting capabilities
- Advanced proficiency with Excel/Power BI/Smartsheet, including complex formulas, Power Query, data modeling, and automation of recurring reporting processes
- Knowledge of demand forecasting, total cost analysis, and supply chain management fundamentals, with practical application in financial and operational planning
- Strong process improvement skills, Six Sigma mindset, and demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), including the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- 5+ years of cumulative Industrial Engineering experience in production, manufacturing, fulfillment, or distribution environments
- Proven track record of successful change management accomplishments, implementing and managing continuous improvements and cost reduction programs
- Previous systems implements/testing experience, including data validation and reporting alignment
- New building startup and multiple building campus experience
- Experience with Manhattan Associates SCALE Cloud WMS, Oracle EBS, and labor and productivity planning applications
- Experience integrating a Warehouse Management System (WMS) to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and material handling equipment (MHE) systems, with a focus on data flow and reporting consistency
Qualifications
- BA Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management or similar
- WMS/ERP experience with Manhattan SCALE, Oracle EBS, IBM Cognos (SCI), Exacta Sentinel, LMS, ADP
- Demonstrated experience in expert manipulation of data to quickly highlight trends and draw accurate conclusions from the data, including building automated reporting solutions and dashboards
- Successful experience in process improvement initiatives, particularly those driven by data analysis and performance tracking
- Experience conducting tracking and data analysis, including development of KPIs, scorecards, and executive-level reporting
- Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint), Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project, and e-mail skills required
- Direct to consumer fulfillment operations/e-commerce industry experience