Job Title

Supply Chain Engineer

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Location

Houston - Houston, TX 77032 US (Primary)

Career Level

Professional

Category

Information Technology

Job Type

Permanent

Job Description

Role Summary

The Supply Chain Engineer is a key contributor to BridgeNet's Supply Chain Engineering function, leading and supporting operations-focused continuous improvement projects that deliver measurable cost savings and service level improvements for the 4PL program. This role owns small-to-medium CI projects end-to-end, from baseline analysis and solution design through implementation and benefit measurement. The Supply Chain Engineer collaborates with Control Tower teams, Client operational stakeholders, and the broader program team to execute structured improvement initiatives across freight optimization, inventory management, supplier performance, and logistics network efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead small-to-medium supply chain continuous improvement projects, taking full ownership from opportunity identification and scoping through implementation and value realization.
• Develop project-specific analytical baselines using TMS, ERP, and visibility platform data to quantify improvement opportunities and size expected benefits.
• Design and present solution recommendations for improvement opportunities including mode conversion, freight consolidation, carrier rationalization, and inventory optimization.
• Build and maintain project business cases, implementation plans, KPI frameworks, and benefit realization trackers for all assigned initiatives.
• Collaborate with Control Tower teams, logistics coordinators, and supplier contacts to implement approved changes and embed new operational processes.
• Track and report project-level savings realization, measuring actuals against projected benefits and identifying corrective actions where gaps emerge.
• Support the Principal Supply Chain Engineer on larger strategic initiatives, providing analytical support, data preparation, and implementation coordination.
• Contribute to QBR and MBR reporting by providing CI project status updates, savings summaries, and forward pipeline commentary.
• Participate in Supply Chain Engineering methodology development, contributing lessons learned and best practices to the team's shared knowledge base.

Exemption Type

Exempt (Salaried)

Job Requirements

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Operations Research, or related quantitative field.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

3-6 years in supply chain analysis, logistics engineering, or continuous improvement roles with experience owning improvement projects from analysis through implementation. Experience preferred in supply chain management or warehouse management related projects.

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
• Proficiency in supply chain data analysis including freight spend analytics, inventory modeling, carrier performance analysis, and network optimization basics.
• Experience developing and delivering structured continuous improvement projects with quantified business cases and measurable outcomes.
• Working knowledge of transportation modes, freight procurement, carrier management, and inventory management principles in global supply chains.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Excel, data visualization tools, and basic statistical analysis for supply chain applications.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to present findings, recommendations, and results to operational and management stakeholders.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent CI methodology certification.
• Experience with oil and gas, energy, or industrial sector supply chain.
• Exposure to TMS data analysis, BI dashboards, or supply chain network modeling tools.

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Yes - up to 15%

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

This position is considered sedentary. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and arms, and communicate verbally and in writing. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

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