Supply Chain Engineer

C.H. Robinson Europe BV; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Job summary

C.H. Robinson is seeking a Supply Chain Engineer in Chicago in a hybrid role requiring in-office presence four days a week. You will design solutions across sourcing, transportation, and warehousing, and lead enterprise-level projects to optimize customer supply chains.

Strong data analysis, problem solving, and collaboration with stakeholders are essential. Candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience, a Bachelor's degree, and advanced Excel skills (including VBA).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of professional work experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis (graphs, charts, formulas, macros, VBA, solvers).
• Experience with data visualization and analytical tools.
• Ability to travel at least 10% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Analyze historic and forecasted data to generate baselines and cost improvement opportunities.
• Develop moderately complex solutions and recommendations for customer issues using technical expertise.
• Lead and document customer solutions, including procedures and training.
• Manage projects: scope, plan, track, report milestones and results.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to gather information and define deliverables.
• Prepare project updates and summaries for internal and external audiences.
• Contribute to department strategy and skill development.
• May lead small project teams within the department.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

VBA

BI tools

Job description

Primary Location: Chicago, IL United States of America

C.H. Robinson is seeking a Supply Chain Engineer to design solutions and develop capabilities that support the strategic vision of C.H. Robinson and its customers. In this role, you will be instrumental in optimizing our customers’ supply chains, from sourcing to transportation, to warehouse management and beyond. Your aptitude for problem-solving and data analysis will be vital as you craft efficient processes and provide stakeholders with actionable insights through financial baselines and savings calculations. This role is unique in that you will also have the opportunity to lead enterprise-level projects, shaping the future of supply chain strategies for both C.H. Robinson and our valued customers. Are you ready to make your mark?

This is a hybrid position, with in-office presence required 4 days a week at our office in Chicago, IL.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Analyze historic and forecasted data to generate summaries, baselines, and cost improvement opportunities


• Develop moderately complex solutions and recommendations for customer issues or opportunities using technical expertise and judgment


• Self-guided and can work independently to implement customer solutions including documenting customer procedures, training, and resolving operational issues


• Manage projects including defining scope, developing project plan, tracking activities, reporting on progress, and milestones and measuring results


• Align and communicate with customer or internal stakeholders to gather information, voice of customer, scope, opportunities, deliverables, and project milestones


• Generate appropriate communications for delivering project updates and summaries to internal and external audiences


• Assist in the development and continuous improvement of department strategies for team skill and capability development or enhancement


• May lead small project teams within department or function


• Receive coaching, guidance, and feedback from others to support personal and technical skill development

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university


• Minimum 2 years of professional work experience


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel to analyze and summarize data, including graphs, charts, formulas, functions, macros, VBA, solvers and regression analysis


• Experience using data visualization and analytical tools


• Ability to travel a minimum of 10% (domestically and internationally)

Preferred:

• Able to identify trends, patterns and outliers in supply chain data and form insights, recommendations, and ability to coach others in seeing and telling the story


• Strong delegation, organization, and task management skills


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of programs


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects/business goals simultaneously


• Understanding of end-to-end supply chain functions and relationships


• Champion of lean processes and tools for continuous improvement

Compensation Range

$66,900.00 - $105,700.00

The base pay range displayed on the job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for this specific location. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.

Equal Opportunity

C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.

EOE\\Disabled\\Veteran

Benefits

Your Health, Wealth and Self

Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:

• Three medical plans which include


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  • Prescription drug coverage
  
  
  • Enhanced Fertility benefits
  
  
  
  


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)


• Dental and Vision


• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance


• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability


• Paid observed holidays


• 2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees


• Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps. Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada


• Paid parental leave


• Paid time off to volunteer in your community


• Charitable Giving Match Program


• 401(k) with 6% company matching


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan


• Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities

Learn more about our benefit offerings on ourBENEFITS & WELLBEING page