Inventory Optimization Engineer: Lean & Continuous Improvement

Jabil; Grantsville (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401K Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Jabil in the United States is seeking an Industrial Engineer - Inventory Optimization to drive continuous improvement in inventory management and material control.

You will lead Lean initiatives, standardize processes, and partner with cross-functional teams to boost accuracy and efficiency across operations. A Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in IE/Ops are required, with SAP experience and Power BI/AutoCAD preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Understanding 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 analyze 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.
• Analyze 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 utilization, 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

Inventory Control

Data Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Process Standardization

MS Office/Visio/Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Power BI

AutoCAD

Job description

Jabil in the United States is seeking an Industrial Engineer - Inventory Optimization to drive continuous improvement in inventory management and material control.

You will lead Lean initiatives, standardize processes, and partner with cross-functional teams to boost accuracy and efficiency across operations. A Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in IE/Ops are required, with SAP experience and Power BI/AutoCAD preferred.