Logistical Engineer

FECON; Lebanon (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FECON, LLC in Lebanon, Ohio is seeking a Logistical Engineer to provide analytical support to the Production Planning and Procurement team, focusing on inventory planning, safety stock, and standardizing processes as the plant scales.

The role involves extending logistics standards to Plant 4, supporting interplant transfers, and building reporting tools (PowerBI) to monitor supplier inventory against planning parameters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field.
• Experience in logistics, operations, or supply chain preferred.
• Strong analytical, data-driven and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Extend and adapt Plant 1 & 2 logistics standards to Plant 4 operations.
• Support interplant transfer processes and prioritization for production vs aftermarket demand.
• Define planning parameters (days on hand, safety stock) for purchased and made parts.
• Support ABC/XYZ analysis, safety stock optimization, and EOQ reviews.
• Build and maintain PowerBI reporting to track supplier inventory vs planning.
• Participate in Kaizen events and document standard work for new Plant 4 processes.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Inventory planning

ERP systems

Syteline

Self-directed

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering / Supply Chain / Logistics or related field

Tools

PowerBI

Excel

Syteline ERP

Job description

Job Title: Logistical Engineer

Manager Title: Inventory Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt, Full-Time

FECON, LLC is a vegetation management equipment manufacturer located in Lebanon, Ohio near Kings Island Amusement Park. FECON is known for having very high-quality products and a team culture – and we are growing! We design, build, test, sell and service our equipment consisting of products such as our well-known “Bull Hog” mulchers, the Stump Ex, our high-quality FTX tractors of varying horsepower, as well as many other attachments. We offer competitive wages, full health care benefits and a continuous learning culture for those who want to grow with the company.

Job Summary:

The Logistical Engineer provides analytical support to the Production Planning and Procurement team, with a focus on inventory planning, safety stock, and process standardization as the plant scales.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Process Standards & Design:
  • Extends and adapts Plant 1 & 2 logistics standards (milk run, replenishment, transfer execution) to Plant 4 operations
  • Supports the transporter/interplant transfer process, including prioritization logic for production vs. aftermarket demand
  • Assiss in defining planning parameters (days on hand, safety stock) for purchased and manufactured parts by supplier location
• Procurement Support:
  • Supports ABC/XYZ analysis, safety stock optimization, and EOQ reviews for make and buy parts
  • Assists Buyers and the Production Planning and Procurement Manager with excess and obsolete inventory investigations
  • Helps build and maintain reporting tools (PowerBI) to track supplier inventory levels against planning parameters
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Participates in Kaizen events and A3 problem solving related to the Plant 4 Warehouse stand-up and material flow
  • Documents standard work and supports training for new Plant 4 processes
• Performs other related duties as required

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills; comfortable working with data in PowerBI or Excel
• Working knowledge of inventory planning concepts (safety stock, EOQ, ABC/XYZ analysis)
• Proficient understanding of ERP systems, Syteline preferred
• Self-directed with the ability to take direction from a supervisor and manage assigned projects to completion
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field
• Prior working experience in logistics, operations, or supply chain preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on computers
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking through the factory

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be added at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled