Supply Chain Engineer III

Overview The 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. Responsibilities As 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 leaders Qualifications Bachelor 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) Preferred Lean Six Sigma credentials/certifications. Greenbelt+ level preferred.Experience training or developing others with engineering methods, technology, and toolsTop 25 Global 3PL experience / Fortune 500 company experienceBusiness management consulting experience and/or 3PL sales/business development experienceExperience with warehousing, network, or transportation simulation tools and technologiesExperience with IT development: SQL developer, API/EDI development, Adv MS Access developerKnowledge in: VBA, Python, R, Matlab, Java, C++, or C# is a major plusAPICS CPIM and/or CSCP certifications. Manufacturing experience and credentialsDemonstrated technical proficiency and skill set working with engineering methodologies and tools to solve complex supply chain problems.Preferred to be based in one of NFI’s regional offices: Camden, NJ / Irving,TX / Chino, CA / Chicago, IL / Atlanta, GA or a NFI operational facility location. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. Profit Center PC-658