Senior Warehouse Simulation Specialist

TGW Logistics; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO package offerings

Safety shoe allowance

Protective eyewear

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

TGW Logistics is seeking a Simulation Consultant to validate and optimize automated warehousing solutions using established TGW simulation models. You will design and run experiments to test performance against throughput and service-level targets.

You will translate data-driven findings into actionable recommendations, identify bottlenecks, and propose strategies to reduce cost and improve ROI, while challenging design assumptions across the Solutions Design team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in warehouse operations, automation, or solutions design.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret operational data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Thorough knowledge of warehouse automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute simulation experiments using established TGW simulation models.
• Validate proposed solution designs against performance and operational requirements.
• Perform sensitivity analyses to evaluate system performance under varying demand profiles and operational scenarios.
• Identify bottlenecks, operational risks, and opportunities for optimization.
• Evaluate alternative strategies to improve system efficiency and performance.
• Challenge design assumptions and provide recommendations to reduce cost, improve competitiveness and the ROI of the design.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Automation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

TGW Logistics is seeking a Simulation Consultant to validate and optimize automated warehousing solutions using established TGW simulation models. You will design and run experiments to test performance against throughput and service-level targets.

You will translate data-driven findings into actionable recommendations, identify bottlenecks, and propose strategies to reduce cost and improve ROI, while challenging design assumptions across the Solutions Design team.