Senior Material Flow & 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

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.