Industrial Engineer - Warehouse/Distribution

Bdainc; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteer day

Summer Fridays

Holidays

Job summary

BDA Inc. is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to lead site-level performance improvements in Plainfield, Indiana.

The role focuses on driving data-driven decisions through dashboards, forecasting, and standardized reporting across the facility. You will partner with operations and corporate teams to optimize labor standards, implement process improvements, and ensure accurate financial alignment with performance targets.

Qualifications

• BA in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Experience with WMS/ERP systems such as Manhattan SCALE, Oracle EBS, IBM Cognos (SCI), Exacta Sentinel, LMS, ADP.
• Demonstrated data analysis skills and ability to build automated reports and dashboards.
• 5+ years in industrial engineering in production, fulfillment, or distribution environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve site performance using dashboards and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI, SQL).
• Develop accurate department forecasts using historical data and financial modeling.
• Standardize and automate recurring reports and data pipelines.
• Collaborate with facility operations and corporate teams on reporting needs.
• Maintain labor standards and conduct time studies to drive productivity.
• Develop and maintain site process flow charts and process maps.
• Partner with leadership to align budgets and forecasts with performance.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Forecasting

Power BI

Excel

Data analytics

Process improvement

Six Sigma

SQL

Dashboarding

Education

BA in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Manhattan SCALE

Oracle EBS

IBM Cognos (SCI)

Exacta Sentinel

LMS

ADP

Job description

Location

This role is based in Plainfield, IN and requires you to work onsite 5 days per week.

To be considered, you must live within commuting distance, as regular in-person collaboration is a key part of the role.

Job Summary

BDA brings the world’s biggest brands to life through promotional merchandise. Fortune 500 companies come to us looking to connect with their consumers on an emotional level. We create three-dimensional advertising that people invite into their homes, offices, cars and classrooms. We let people see, touch, feel, own and interact with a brand in a way no other marketing permits. It’s what we like to call the Power of Merchandise.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Report and drive improvement within the site through the monitoring of the key Industrial Engineering metrics, leveraging automated dashboards and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI, SQL-based reporting) to provide real-time visibility into performance.
• Develop, analyze, and maintain accurate department forecast based on both historical and forecast data, incorporating financial modeling, scenario analysis, and volume-driven cost projections.
• Support BDA by developing a solid process foundation and data integrity to support process improvement through the organization, including the standardization and automation of recurring reports and data pipelines.
• Work with the facility operations and corporate teams on the definition and delivery of reports and operational queries as needed to support the business.
• Support and/or maintain all Industrial Engineering essential duties and responsibilities, including time studies, labor planning, and productivity analysis.
• Maintain and continuously improve existing engineered labor standards while developing and implementing new standards based on time studies, operational data, and evolving process requirements to drive productivity and accuracy.
• Standardize the configuration of the systems used (Manhattan SCALE, Oracle EBS, IBM Cognos (SCI), Exacta Sentinel, LMS, ADP), while improving reporting consistency and usability across platforms.
• Develop and maintain the Industrial Engineering succession plan for the site.
• Develop and maintain site key process flow charts, incorporating current-state and future-state process mapping to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with site and corporate leadership to develop, update, and monitor budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment between operational performance, volume trends, and financial targets.

Job Skills and Traits

• Strong business acumen; particularly in order fulfillment, inventory control and/or distribution, with the ability to connect operational performance to financial impact.
• Understanding and application of a broad range of industrial engineering tools (work measurement, simulation, process mapping, facilities and workstation design, operations research, etc.), with a strong emphasis on applying these tools through data and reporting systems.
• Strong financial and analytical ability, including experience with forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and cost modeling.
• Ability to learn and become proficient as a Super User level with new software systems, fulfillment/distribution applications and processes, including reporting and analytics platforms.
• Coach and mentor the BDA team on key metrics, KPIs, and control tools, with an emphasis on building data literacy and self‑service reporting capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel, Power BI, Smartsheet, including complex formulas, Power Query, data modeling, and automation of recurring reporting processes.
• Knowledge of demand forecasting, total cost analysis, and supply chain management fundamentals, with practical application in financial and operational planning.
• Strong process improvement skills, Six Sigma mindset, and demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), including the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• 5+ years of cumulative Industrial Engineering experience in production, manufacturing, fulfillment, or distribution environments.
• Proven track record of successful change management accomplishments, implementing and managing continuous improvements and cost reduction programs.
• Previous systems implements/testing experience, including data validation and reporting alignment.
• New building startup and multiple building campus experience.
• Experience with Manhattan Associates SCALE Cloud WMS, Oracle EBS, and labor and productivity planning applications.
• Experience integrating a Warehouse Management System (WMS) to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and material handling equipment (MHE) systems, with a focus on data flow and reporting consistency.

Qualifications

• BA in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field.
• WMS/ERP experience with Manhattan SCALE, Oracle EBS, IBM Cognos (SCI), Exacta Sentinel, LMS, ADP.
• Demonstrated experience in expert manipulation of data to quickly highlight trends and draw accurate conclusions from the data, including building automated reporting solutions and dashboards.
• Successful experience in process improvement initiatives, particularly those driven by data analysis and performance tracking.
• Experience conducting tracking and data analysis, including development of KPIs, scorecards, and executive‑level reporting.
• Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project, and e‑mail skills.
• Direct‑to‑consumer fulfillment operations/e‑commerce industry experience.

The base salary range for this position is $95,000 to $105,000. If you are hired at BDA, your compensation will be determined based on factors that may include geographic location, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any offer. In the spirit of pay transparency, the range listed is the full base salary range for the role and hiring at the top of the range would not be typical, in order to allow for future salary growth. The range listed is just one component of BDA’s total compensation and rewards programs, which includes robust PTO; vacation, a paid volunteer day, holidays and summer Fridays, benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, 401(k); tuition reimbursement; mental health and financial wellness programs and professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement. Certain revenue‑generating positions may be eligible for incentive compensation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

BDA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.