Supply Chain Engineer II

Overview

The Supply Chain Engineer II (Solutions Design) will manage the development of engineering analysis 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 II level will demonstrate basic foundational experience 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 engineering projects and analysis applying engineering methods/ 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
• Confers with engineering and operations managers to implement efficient and competitive solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree or Business Degree is required. BS Industrial Engineering degree is preferred.
• 1-3+ 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
• Experience with business acumen around financial and project management for the 3PL business
• Working knowledge of warehousing operations and transportation operations
• Lean Six Sigma experience at a project level. Demonstrated experience using Lean tools & principles
• Effective Interpersonal and Communications skills
• 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

• Masters degree in engineering, supply chain, or business administration
• Demonstrated leadership in extracurricular activities or community
• Lean Six Sigma credentials, certifications, or training
• Experience with Routing and scheduling packages and transportation optimization software
• Experience with Facility layout, MHE, AutoCAD and Warehouse Management System (WMS) tools
• 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

Demonstrated technical proficiency and skill set working with engineering methodologies and tools to solve complex

supply chain problems. Effective communication skills are required. Preferred to be based in one of NFI’s regional offices or a NFI operational facility location.

We are excited to share the base salary range for this position is $72,212.40 - 96,283.20. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, targeted at 8%. NFI takes into consideration applicants' qualifications, experience, education, geographic location, when determining a starting rate of pay.

Canada Equal Opportunity/Disability Statement

NFI is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

In compliance with Ontario and British Columbia’s pay transparency laws, and in an effort to promote transparency and equal pay for equal work, NFI provides salary/wage range and other information in job postings across all Canadian provinces and territories.

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