Bachelor's degree in Science or Business required; BS in Industrial Engineering preferred.
2-5+ years of experience in supply chain engineering design, transportation management, or distribution center management.
Strong understanding of warehousing and transportation operations.
Experience with routing/scheduling software and transportation optimization tools.
Proficient in facility layout, MHE, AutoCAD, and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
Lean Six Sigma experience, preferably as a facilitator or coach.
Data management skills, including programming for large datasets and database management (SQL, Access, Alteryx).
Responsibilities
Demonstrate advanced expertise in at least one core technical engineering competency.
Lead complex engineering design projects using supply chain methodologies.
Identify process gaps and implement improvements.
Establish performance KPIs and utilize data analytics.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with operations and customers.
Make strategic recommendations for engineering design and supply chain.
Engage effectively with customers and operational leaders.
Benefits
Opportunity for career progression within the engineering field.
Engagement in complex and impactful engineering projects.
Collaboration with a diverse team of professionals.
Exposure to advanced supply chain methodologies and tools.
Potential for travel up to 25% based on project needs.
Full Job Description
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 tools
Identifies process gaps and recommends and implements process improvement
Establishes and implements performance KPIs, measures, and data analytics
Leads ongoing proactive continuous improvement for NFI working with operations and the customer
Makes engineering design and supply chain strategy recommendations
Effectively 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 technology
Business acumen knowledge around financial, project management, and implementations of 3PL business
Strong knowledge of warehousing operations and transportation operations
Routing and scheduling packages and transportation optimization software experience
Facility layout, MHE, AutoCAD and Warehouse Management System (WMS) tools experience
Lean Six Sigma experience in a facilitator, coach, or trainer capacity. Kaizen workshop leader
Effective Interpersonal and Communications skills are required
Data management and manipulation skills. Programming skills to manipulate large data-sets
Database skills, especially through SQL, Access, or Alteryx
Travel: 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 tools
Top 25 Global 3PL experience / Fortune 500 company experience
Business management consulting experience and/or 3PL sales/business development experience
Experience with warehousing, network, or transportation simulation tools and technologies
Experience with IT development: SQL developer, API/EDI development, Adv MS Access developer
Knowledge in: VBA, Python, R, Matlab, Java, C++, or C# is a major plus
APICS CPIM and/or CSCP certifications. Manufacturing experience and credentials
Demonstrated 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.
Profit Center
PC-653
About NFI Industries
NFI Industries is a transportation and logistics company that provides a range of services, including warehousing, distribution, and transportation management. The company was founded in 1932 by Israel Brownstein and Samuel Rosenberg, and is headquartered in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. NFI Industries operates more than 50 million square feet of warehouse space and has a fleet of over 4,000 tractors and 9,000 trailers. The company serves a variety of industries, including retail, food and beverage, and healthcare.
