Senior Supply Chain Engineer: Warehouse Startup Lead

Navistar

San Antonio (TX)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Navistar in San Antonio is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Engineer to lead the design and implementation of supply chain infrastructure for a new external warehouse. You will create 2D/3D CAD layouts, specify equipment, and coordinate with vendors to ensure on-time startup and operational readiness.

The role requires extensive experience in warehouse and manufacturing environments, strong CAD skills, and proven project management.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field with 1+ year manufacturing experience.
Master's degree with no experience.
3+ years of product manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Lead design and implementation of supply chain infrastructure for new warehouse and operational projects.
Develop warehouse layouts, storage strategies, material flow concepts, receiving and replenishment processes, and operational standards.
Design and optimize material flow from receiving through point-of-use delivery to support efficiency, productivity, and inventory management objectives.
Create detailed 2D and 3D CAD layouts, drawings, equipment specifications, and facility designs.
Define material handling equipment requirements, including racking systems, storage solutions, forklifts, conveyors, AGVs, kitting equipment, and other warehouse infrastructure.
Develop project scopes, capital requests, equipment specifications, and procurement requirements.
Manage vendor selection, RFQs, bid evaluations, equipment purchases, and contract negotiations.
Coordinate equipment installation, commissioning, validation, and operational startup activities.
Perform capacity analysis, space utilization studies, workflow optimization, and process simulations to support future growth.
Develop standard operating procedures, process documentation, and training materials.
Lead cross-functional project teams to ensure project milestones, budgets, and timelines are achieved.
Collaborate with Operations, Logistics, Manufacturing, Facilities, IT, Quality, and Procurement teams to ensure operational readiness.
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
Support production launches, facility expansions, warehouse transitions, and operational improvement initiatives.