Nutrition Logistics Distribution Engineer - Columbus

Abbott; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 61,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and well-being programs

401(k) retirement savings with company

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Training and career development

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Logistics Distribution Engineer for the Nutrition team in Columbus, OH. The role focuses on designing and improving distribution systems, coordinating with Packaging, Manufacturing, Customer Service, and IT to optimize flow and reduce costs.

The position requires a engineering or logistics degree, 2+ years of logistics experience, and proficiency with MS Office; SAP knowledge is preferred. Travel ~10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Logistics required.
• 2+ years of logistics experience.
• Proficient with MS Office applications (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Fluent in written and spoken English; travel ~10% (international).
• Knowledge of SAP and ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Propose and implement logistics solutions for customers.
• Improve distribution and transportation efficiency and throughput.
• Apply modeling techniques for facility design and layout.
• Determine facility, staffing, and equipment needs.
• Analyze logistics and transportation data and develop KPIs.
• Develop cost estimates, forecasts, and supply chain metrics.
• Collaborate with IT on logistics systems like WMS/TMS and SAP.

Skills

Excel

Access

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Logistics

Tools

SAP

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Logistics Distribution Engineer for the Nutrition team in Columbus, OH. The role focuses on designing and improving distribution systems, coordinating with Packaging, Manufacturing, Customer Service, and IT to optimize flow and reduce costs.

The position requires a engineering or logistics degree, 2+ years of logistics experience, and proficiency with MS Office; SAP knowledge is preferred. Travel ~10% is expected.