Supply Chain Engineer

As a Supply Chain Engineer at Expeditors, you will work in the Onyx Supply Chain Design group, engaging with customers on various supply chain improvement projects, including network design, transport flow optimization, and inventory optimization.

You will be responsible for comprehensive analytics, modeling, optimization, and simulation related to customers' supply chains using state-of-the-art supply chain optimization and simulation software.

Your typical project goals will include maximizing resource effectiveness, reducing costs, optimizing inventory levels, and achieving the highest possible levels of quality and customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop a deep understanding of customers' needs and current situations
• Analyze problems and situations, and develop solutions in partnership with internal and external stakeholders
• Frame complex problems and apply appropriate analytics to formulate pragmatic solutions
• Leverage substantial amounts of complex data to analyze current situations and provide solutions through alternate scenarios
• Select appropriate technology and analytical methods to efficiently and effectively deliver project objectives
• Collaborate with several parties, including clients, suppliers, and internal organizations
• Analyze and decompose complex business requirements into technical requirements
• Align technical approaches with business objectives to achieve desired project and business outcomes
• Present findings using impactful visuals and other presentation materials

Required skills and attributes:

• Advanced knowledge of database software (SQL server) and visualization (Tableau, Power BI)
• Understanding of all aspects of modeling, optimization, and simulation
• Experience with large data sets and proficiency in organizing and transforming them into insights
• Proven track record of high-quality presentation and interpersonal skills
• Effective listening and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into technical requirements
• Willingness to accept questioning and constructive criticism of work output
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality project deliverables
• Ability to work independently as part of a decentralized team

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Systems Engineering, or Applied Mathematics/Sciences, or related field
• Experience with converting complex data into comprehensive baselines and solutions
• Exceptional customer service, presentation, analysis, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
• Advanced skills in SQL Server and knowledge of visual software such as Power BI or Tableau
• Experience with supply chain modeling software or concepts

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with SaS Viya software and CAS programming
• Knowledge of Python programming language
• Supply chain certifications