Apply engineering supply chain methodologies and tools effectively.
Lead and mentor teams as a subject-matter expert in supply chain design.
Identify process gaps and implement improvements.
Establish performance KPIs and utilize data analytics for decision-making.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with operations and customers.
Support sales processes by developing high-quality solutions and proposals.
Benefits
Opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic environment.
Engagement in diverse projects across supply chain operations.
Collaboration with cross-functional teams and clients.
Exposure to advanced supply chain technologies and methodologies.
Full Job Description
Overview
The Suppy Chain Engineering Project Manager 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 and leadership experience combined with demonstrated interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Responsibilities
Independently manages complex engineering projects; manages multiple projects at a time
Applies engineering supply chain methodologies and tools
Provides team leadership as a mentor and subject-matter-expert on supply chain design
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
Actively supports the sales process and creates high quality solutions and designs. Provides proposal and presentation support and development
Makes engineering design and supply chain strategy recommendations
Effectively interacts with customers, sales, and operations to create value propositions
Confers with engineering and operations managers to implement efficient and competitive solutions
Provides resource planning based on priorities and demand signals
Leads communication and facilitation widely for project implementation success cross-functionally as well as collaboratively with the customer
Qualifications
Bachelor Degree is required. BS Industrial Engineering degree is preferred.
4-8+ 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
Minimum 1 years in industrial engineering and/or logistics engineering capacity
Minimum 1 years of project management experience inside logistics and/or supply chain.
Advanced PM skills and demonstrated experience implementing projects independently
Advanced business / financial acumen
Strong knowledge of warehousing operations and transportation operations
Routing and scheduling packages and transportation optimization software
Facility layout, MHE, AutoCAD and Warehouse Management System (WMS) tools
Excellent communications skills are required
Experience preparing and presenting oral and written presentations to management and clients
Data management and manipulation skills. Programming skills to manipulate large data-sets
Database skills, especially through SQL or Access
Travel: up to 35% (based on needs of the business and project schedules)
Top 25 Global 3PL experience preferred / Fortune 500 company experience
APICS CPIM and/or CSCP certifications. Manufacturing experience and credentials
PMP certification and/or direct 3PL operations implementation 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
Other:
This is a Manager position. Demonstrated independent project management success and effective communication skills are required. This is a client-facing position responsible for leading cross-functional teams in support of project implementation. Expertise in facilitating workshops, team projects, and client consulting engagements is critical. Preferred to be based in one of NFI's regional offices: Camden, NJ / Irving, TX / Chino, CA / Chicago, IL / Atlanta, GA.
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.
