Solutions Engineer

Gordon Food Service; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon Food Service is seeking an experienced supply chain design professional to lead end-to-end network design initiatives from ideation to implementation.

You will model, simulate, and validate designs using data analytics, optimization, and collaboration with vendors and cross-functional teams to deliver measurable value.

A Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering and 5+ years in solutions design or logistics strategy are required, with strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in solutions design, supply chain engineering, or logistics strategy.
• Experience designing and implementing logistics projects.
• Vendor management experience on evaluation, pilots, or feasibility studies.
• End-to-end supply chain network design experience preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar tools.
• Experience with discrete event simulation software and OR modeling tools.
• Knowledge of WMS, WES, and TMS/YMS and their integrations.
• Advanced data analysis skills (SQL, Alteryx, BI-Query).
• Lean Six Sigma or CI experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end solution development from ideation to detailed design.
• Engage with vendors for feasibility studies, pilots, and proof-of-concept projects.
• Build business cases with ROI and TCO analyses for network initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership and define project scopes across cross-functional teams.
• Model and validate designs using data analytics, simulation, and network modeling.
• Communicate complex solutions to stakeholders and represent GFS in vendor/tech communities.
• Collaborate with Industrial Engineering to leverage Engineered Labor Standards for baselining and KPI measurement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

End-to-end design

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

SQL

Alteryx

BigQuery

Lean Six Sigma

Communication

Education

Bachelor in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

FlexSim

WMS/WES/TMS/YMS integrations

BI-Query

Job description

Overview

In this role you will shape the evolution of Gordon Food Service's supply chain from ideation to detailed design. You'll engineer modular and end-to-end solutions that boost network efficiency, capacity, and service levels. You will act as a technology thought leader, liaising with vendors and translating operations challenges into data-driven projects. This is a hands-on position that blends modeling, analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver tangible business value.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end solution development from ideation to detailed design
• Engage with vendors for feasibility studies, pilots, and proof-of-concept projects
• Build business cases with ROI and TCO analyses for network initiatives
• Provide technical leadership and define project scopes across cross-functional teams
• Model and validate designs using data analytics, simulation, and network modeling
• Communicate complex solutions to stakeholders and represent GFS in vendor/tech communities
• Collaborate with Industrial Engineering to leverage Engineered Labor Standards for baselining and KPI measurement
• Perform other duties as assigned

Key requirements

• Bachelor in Industrial Engineering (or related field)
• 5+ years in solutions design, supply chain engineering, or logistics strategy
• Experience designing and implementing logistics projects
• Vendor management experience on solution evaluation, feasibility studies, or pilots
• End-to-end supply chain network design experience preferred
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar tools
• Experience with discrete event simulation software (e.g., FlexSim) and OR modeling tools
• Knowledge of WMS, WES, and TMS/YMS and their integrations
• Advanced data analysis skills (SQL, Alteryx, BI-Query)
• Lean Six Sigma or CI experience preferred
• Strong vendor relationship management and cross-functional influencing skills
• Understanding of end-to-end supply chain principles, including inventory, manufacturing logistics, and transportation
• Experience mining and analyzing large datasets (SQL/BigQuery/Alteryx)

• Cross-functional collaboration
• Strong communication and consultative skills
• Vendor relationship management
• AutoCAD
• FlexSim or similar simulation tools
• WMS/WES/TMS/YMS knowledge