Logistics Engineer

Belcan; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan in Normal, IL is seeking a Senior Material Flow Engineer to design and implement end-to-end material flow and logistics from supplier warehouses to the assembly line.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, process optimization, and deployment of automation technologies to improve throughput and reduce costs.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in supply chain or material flow engineering, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with MES/MRP/WMS systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, industrial engineering, or a related field.
• MBA or master’s degree in related field is preferred.
• Certifications such as PMP or APICS CPIM/CSCP/CLTD are a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, engineering, or program management.
• Experience with MES, MRP, WMS, YMS systems is a plus.
• Experience using Python for data analysis or workflow automation is a plus.
• Experience with data-based end-to-end supply chain development and analytics.
• Experience with layout planning using 2D/3D design tools (AutoCAD, MicroStation).
• 1+ years in modeling/simulation software (Flexsim, AnyLogic).
• 1+ years in data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong analytical ability and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Development of large-scale supply chain and logistics processes from external warehouses to assembly line.
• Detailed process design including value-stream, logistics, routing, and warehouse design.
• Implement material flow equipment such as conveyors, EMS systems, AGVs, and AS/RS.
• Develop models to analyze cost, throughput, and space factors for sequencing and storage.
• Plan, manage, and communicate project schedules aligned to program milestones.
• Ensure safety, quality, cost, timing and throughput targets on all projects.
• Lead automation of supply chain logistics leveraging AI and advanced automation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Python

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

MBA or master’s degree in related field

PMP or APICS CPIM/CSCP/CLTD certifications are a plus

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Flexsim

AnyLogic

Power BI

Tableau

MES

MRP

WMS

YMS

Job description

Job Title: Senior Material Flow Engineer

Location: Normal, IL

Duration: 12 Months

Start Date: Right Away

Job Overview

The Client's Supply Chain team is looking for highly motivated and exceptional Supply Chain Engineering professionals to bring Client's engineered products to life. In this role, the Supply Chain Engineer will be responsible for engineering end-to-end supply chain, logistics, and material flow processes from external warehouses to the assembly line. In our team, we expect our people to own every aspect of the engineering process, from concept design to successful implementation and everything in between

Responsibilities

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gn.Implement material flow equipment such as conveyors, EMS systems, AGVs, and ASRS syste

ms.Develop models to analyze the cost, throughput, and space factors for part sequencing, material batching, intermediate storage locations, and other material flow strategi

es.Plan, manage, and communicate project schedule ensuring alignment to overall program mileston

es.Be responsible for and ensure safety, quality, cost, timing & throughput targets are achieved on all projec

ts.Be part of a world-class engineering team, with a focus on high quality work and rapid project deployme

nt.Lead automation of our supply chain logistics. Lead high-impact projects that bridge the gap between physical logistics and digital intelligence, leveraging Artificial Intelligence and advanced automation to predict bottlenecks before they happen and optimize throughput in real-ti

Qualifications

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ions:Bachelor"s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related

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ience5+ years with data-based development of end-to-end supply chain, logistics, and/or material flow processes for high volume, high complexity production or logistics facili

ties.3+ years" experience in layout planning using 2D or 3D (AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.) design platf

orms.1+ years" experience with modeling or simulation software (Flexsim, AnyLogic,

etc.)1+ years" experience working with data visualization tools (MS PowerBI, Tableau,

etc.)Strong analytical ability to break down complex problems and data sets to derive meaningful, actionable results and properly communicate with leadership

teamsThis role requires a technical leader capable of navigating ambiguity, driving cross-functional strategy, and implementing "first-principles" engineering solutions across our global footp

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