Logistics Engineer III

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Lowell (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is seeking a Logistics Engineer III to apply problem solving and quantitative methods to engineering solutions across the organization.

You will coordinate with internal and external customers to understand project parameters and drive improvements. The role requires a strong foundation in industrial engineering, statistics, and optimization, with experience in data visualization and SQL for data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Experience with data visualization software, statistics, operations research, linear programming, forecasting, relational databases, and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of organization to make improvements to existing processes or solutions.
• Increase awareness and knowledge of quantitative methods, computer programming, optimization, and solution design to support data analysis.
• Identify and solve problems related to process improvement by analyzing internal and external data or process mapping.
• Analyze a variety of data and processes to reduce cost and increase business productivity.
• Tailor communication of technical information to audience of peers and business partners.
• Interact with internal and external customers to understand stakeholder needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and implement solutions.

Skills

Data visualization

Statistics

Operations research

Linear programming

Forecasting

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics

Job description

Job Title

Logistics Engineer III

Department

Engineering & Science

Country

United States of America

State/Province

Arkansas

City

Lowell

Full/Part Time

Full time

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the position is responsible for utilizing problem solving and quantitative methods to provide engineering solutions in various areas of the organization. The incumbent will coordinate with internal and external customers to understand the parameters of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of organization to make improvements to existing processes or solutions
• Increase awareness and knowledge of quantitative methods, computer programming, optimization, and/or solution design to support data analysis
• Identify and solve problems related to process improvement by analyzing internal and external data or process mapping
• Analyze a variety of data and processes to reduce cost and increase business productivity
• Tailor communication of technical information to audience of peers and business partners
• Interact with internal and external customers to understand stakeholder needs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and implement solutions

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Management, or related field, or foreign equivalent, or suitable combination of education, experience, and training with 4 years of experience in Industrial Engineering or related field
• AND Demonstration of the following
• Experience in data visualization software, statistics, operations research, linear programming, forecasting, predictive modeling, relational databases, and/or SQL

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education

Bachelors: Industrial Engineering (Required), Bachelors: Management Information Systems (Required), Bachelors: Mathematics (Required), Bachelors: Statistics (Required)

Work Experience

Engineering, Technology

Job Opening ID

00610765 Logistics Engineer III (Open)

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.”

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.