Material Flow Engineer , Process Excellence

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics seeks a Material Flow Engineer to enhance operational efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives. The role involves collaborating with various teams to optimize flow processes and requires strong analytical skills. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and experience in supply chain or project management. This position offers the opportunity to innovate solutions that enhance customer experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, transportation, project management, or management consulting.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement UTR Flow continuous improvement initiatives.
• Audit processes for compliance and address gaps.
• Collaborate with operations and stakeholders to resolve flow process issues.

Skills

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Communication

Project Management

Process Improvement

Education

Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Transportation, Economics, or Technical Field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Optimization Tools

Simulation Modeling

Job description

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Material Flow Engineer , Process Excellence, Leeds

Client: Amazon UK Services Ltd.

Location: Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 5b05029acb18

Job Views: 3

Posted: 17.05.2025

Expiry Date: 01.07.2025

Job Description:

Do you want to be part of an organization that is on the leading edge of operations involving sortation, distribution, and logistics as Amazon delivers world-class service to our customers? The Amazon EUSC Process Engineering (PE) Team is seeking a proven technical leader with extensive experience in leading continuous improvement projects, applying planning and engineering principles to operations. This role involves developing and implementing process improvement initiatives within the logistics and distribution industry.

As a PE, you will collaborate with multiple teams and stakeholders, including operations, network planning, labor planning, and service performance, to design and improve our Sort Centers' flow processes, challenging existing operations. Your skills will be applied in areas such as:

• UTR Flow continuous improvement, tech integration, and implementation
• Applying engineering principles, developing processes, and improving operations
• Building strong relationships across organizations to further business objectives
• Managing complex, quick-turn projects with sound business judgment
• Defining business models to track improvements
• Assessing process transformation opportunities and partnering with process owners and stakeholders
• Training, coaching, and mentoring field operations teams to leverage tools and systems effectively

The role requires strategic thinking, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to innovate solutions that enhance customer experience. Candidates should be capable of creating and presenting documentation for senior executives, analyzing root causes with data, and leading teams with analytical and quantitative skills. Willingness to travel up to 30%. Role open to other locations within the UK.

Key responsibilities:

• Define and implement UTR Flow continuous improvement initiatives and technology solutions
• Audit processes for compliance and address gaps
• Analyze feedback and data to own and execute process improvements
• Collaborate with operations and stakeholders to resolve flow process issues

A day in the life:

This involves conducting observations and audits to identify process enhancements, recommending changes, and managing projects to implement new processes. You will be based at a site, influencing operational efficiency, and may analyze other sites as needed. Sharing ideas with the EU network and using data to drive improvements are key aspects.

About the team:

The Amazon Transportation Service (ATS) team is central to Amazon’s success, utilizing air, sea, road transport, and advanced sortation centers. The team uses data to inform decisions, prioritize safety, and innovate in logistics operations.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in business, supply chain, transportation, economics, or a technical field
• Experience in supply chain, transportation, project management, or management consulting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis
• Experience communicating with diverse stakeholders
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean methodologies
• Proficiency in English

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MBA from an accredited university
• Management experience in logistics, distribution, or transportation operations
• Experience developing or implementing automation and material handling solutions
• Familiarity with optimization tools (e.g., CPLEX, Gurobi) and simulation modeling (e.g., Flexsim, Arena)
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen techniques
• Support tools experience (e.g., Minitab, JMP, MS Excel, MS Access)