Industrial Engineer - Inventory Optimization

Jabil Malaysia; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Annual Merit Increases

Volunteer Opportunities

Job summary

Jabil is seeking an Industrial Engineer focused on inventory optimization to drive continuous improvement across inventory control and material management. You will lead lean initiatives, analyze processes, and facilitate VSM/Kaizen events to enhance efficiency and scalability.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering and 3+ years in related areas, with expertise in Lean, SAP, and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in Industrial Engineering, Operational Excellence, Inventory Control, Materials Management, or Supply Chain.
• Experience leading process-improvement initiatives in manufacturing.
• Lean principles and sustainable process improvements experience.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Experience implementing inventory optimisation initiatives preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of inventory control, material management, and supply chain processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Visio, and Project.
• Ability to analyse data and drive fact-based decision making.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory control and material management operations.
• Analyse current processes and develop solutions to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Facilitate Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Kaizen events, and process improvement workshops.
• Apply Lean methodologies to eliminate waste and improve operational performance.
• Develop and maintain standardized work instructions and best practices.
• Evaluate workflows, labor utilisation, and process performance using Industrial Engineering principles.
• Identify opportunities for process simplification, automation, and standardization.
• Design and implement controls to sustain process improvements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve inventory accuracy and operational effectiveness.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

ERP SAP

Power BI

AutoCAD

WMS

Power BI

EMS

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

APICS CPIM

EMS Manufacturing

Data Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Visio

Project

Job description

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe. How will you make an impact?

Industrial Engineer - Inventory Optimization

The Industrial Engineer - Inventory Optimization is responsible for driving continuous improvement across inventory management and material control processes. This role focuses on improving inventory accuracy, reducing operational risk, standardising processes, and implementing sustainable solutions that increase efficiency and support operational excellence.

What will you do?

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory control and material management operations.
• Analyse current processes and develop solutions to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Facilitate Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Kaizen events, and process improvement workshops.
• Apply Lean methodologies to eliminate waste and improve operational performance.
• Develop and maintain standardized work instructions and best practices.
• Evaluate workflows, labor utilisation, and process performance using Industrial Engineering principles.
• Identify opportunities for process simplification, automation, and standardization.
• Design and implement controls to sustain process improvements.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to improve inventory accuracy and operational effectiveness.

How will you get here?

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related engineering discipline required.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Operational Excellence, Inventory Control, Materials Management, or Supply Chain Operations.
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success implementing Lean principles and sustainable process improvements.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Experience implementing inventory optimisation initiatives preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of inventory control, material management, and supply chain processes.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Visio, and Project.
• Ability to analyse data and drive fact‑based decision making.
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• APICS CPIM certification.
• Experience within an EMS manufacturing environment (Jabil, Flex, Sanmina, Benchmark, Celestica, Plexus, etc.).
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Experience with Power BI or advanced analytics tools.
• AutoCAD experience.

What Can Jabil Offer You?

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
• 401K Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Annual Merit Increases
• Community Volunteer Opportunities

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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