Entry-Level Supply Chain Engineer: Data-Driven Optimizer

NFI; Kutztown (Berks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NFI is seeking an entry-level Supply Chain Engineer I to help develop engineering analyses and drive continuous improvement across warehousing, transload, cross-dock, and transportation operations in our network. You will work with engineering and operations leadership to solve complex supply chain problems and deliver measurable improvements.

The role requires a BS in Industrial Engineering or related field, strong data skills, and the ability to travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• BS degree required; BS IE preferred; business degree acceptable
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Data management and manipulation skills; ability to manipulate large data sets
• Experience with SQL, Access, or Alteryx for data analysis
• Knowledge of warehousing and transportation operations; time and motion study methods
• Exposure to linear programming, simulation, or related optimization techniques
• Willingness to travel up to 20% for projects

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects and analysis applying industrial engineering methods
• Identify process gaps and implement improvements
• Establish and monitor KPIs and data analytics
• Lead continuous improvement with operations and customers
• Provide engineering recommendations for supply chain strategy
• Collaborate with engineering and operations leaders to implement solutions
• Communicate regularly with NFI management

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Data manipulation

Programming basics

SQL

Excel

Analytical thinking

Education

BS in Industrial Engineering or related field

Business degree acceptable

Tools

SQL

Access

Alteryx

AutoCAD

WMS tools

Job description

NFI is seeking an entry-level Supply Chain Engineer I to help develop engineering analyses and drive continuous improvement across warehousing, transload, cross-dock, and transportation operations in our network. You will work with engineering and operations leadership to solve complex supply chain problems and deliver measurable improvements.

The role requires a BS in Industrial Engineering or related field, strong data skills, and the ability to travel up to 20%.