Supply Chain Engineer II

NFI; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 72,212 - 96,283; Full time

Job summary

NFI is seeking a Supply Chain Engineer II to drive engineering analysis and continuous improvement across warehousing, transload, cross-dock, and transportation operations in Canada. You will apply Lean Six Sigma tools, manage data analytics, and partner with operations and customers to optimize performance and costs.

The role requires 1–3+ years of engineering design experience in supply chain, a relevant degree, proficiency with SQL/Access/Alteryx, and willingness to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Business degree required; BS Industrial Engineering preferred.
• 1–3+ years in engineering design in supply chain, transportation management, dedicated fleet operations, distribution center management, materials handling/automation equipment, and 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 and 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).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate foundational experience in at least one core technical engineering competency spanning dedicated fleet design, warehouse design, labor modeling / LMS, or Lean/Six Sigma.
• Lead the successful completion of engineering projects and analysis applying engineering methods and tools.
• Identify process gaps and recommend and implement process improvement.
• Establish and implement performance KPIs, measures, and data analytics.
• Lead ongoing proactive continuous improvement for NFI working with operations and the customer.
• Make engineering design and supply chain strategy recommendations.
• Consult with engineering and operations managers to implement efficient and competitive solutions.

Skills

SQL

Access

Alteryx

Lean Six Sigma

Data manipulation

Python

C++

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

WMS

Transportation optimization software

Job description

Overview

Supply Chain Engineer II 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

• Demonstrate basic foundational experience in at least one core technical engineering competency spanning dedicated fleet design, warehouse design, labor modeling / LMS, or Lean/Six Sigma.
• Lead the successful completion of engineering projects and analysis applying engineering methods and tools.
• Identify process gaps and recommend and implement process improvement.
• Establish and implement performance KPIs, measures, and data analytics.
• Lead ongoing proactive continuous improvement for NFI working with operations and the customer.
• Make engineering design and supply chain strategy recommendations.
• Consult 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 engineering design in supply chain, transportation management, dedicated fleet operations, distribution center management, materials handling/automation equipment, and 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 and 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, advanced 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.

Compensation

Base salary range: $72,212.40 – 96,283.20. Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, targeted at 8%.

Equal Opportunity Statement

NFI is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities during the selection process. In compliance with Ontario and British Columbia’s pay‑transparency laws, NFI provides salary/wage range and other information in job postings across all Canadian provinces and territories.

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