Supply Chain Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group in Wisconsin is seeking a Industrial Engineering/Lean specialist to lead warehouse process improvement, layout optimization, and data-driven productivity gains. This role focuses on analyzing materials flow, labor utilization, and inventory movement to deliver cost and quality improvements.

You will develop standard procedures, KPIs, and dashboards (Power BI) for continuous improvement, collaborate with Supply Chain and Operations, and support ERP/SAP-EWM

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline required.
• Experience in warehouse/logistics or manufacturing operations.
• Experience with Lean, process improvement, data analysis, and root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze warehouse processes, inventory movement, labor utilization, and material flow to identify productivity and cost improvements.
• Develop optimized warehouse layouts, storage locations, and picking zones to maximize space and workflow efficiency.
• Lead KPI development and data analysis to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Operations to optimize inventory, replenishment, and ERP/SAP-EWM processes.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Project coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related technical discipline

Tools

Power BI

AutoCAD

Visio

SAP/EWM

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations & Process Improvement

Analyze warehouse processes, inventory movement, labor utilization, and material flow to identify productivity, quality, and cost improvement opportunities.

Develop optimized warehouse layouts, storage locations, staging areas, receiving/shipping zones, and picking locations to maximize space utilization and workflow efficiency.

Evaluate warehouse capacity requirements and create plans based on inventory levels, production demands, and future business needs.

Identify process bottlenecks and implement data-driven solutions to improve throughput and operational performance.

Establish standard operating procedures, work instructions, and performance standards for warehouse activities.

Material Flow & Logistics Optimization

Design and improve material flow routes for forklifts, carts, tuggers, and internal transportation systems.

Support efficient receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking, kitting, staging, shipping, and line-side delivery processes.

Partner with Supply Chain and Operations teams to optimize inventory, replenishment, storage, and delivery parameters.

Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to improve inbound logistics, packaging methods, material presentation, and delivery efficiency.

Support implementation of Just-in-Time (JIT) material delivery systems and warehouse best practices.

KPI Development & Data Analysis

Develop and maintain KPIs related to productivity, inventory accuracy, throughput, space utilization, labor efficiency, and service performance.

Conduct data analysis, capacity studies, time studies, and labor assessments to support operational decision-making.

Utilize data to identify process gaps, quantify improvement opportunities, and recommend sustainable solutions.

Prepare reports, dashboards, presentations, process maps, and implementation plans to communicate recommendations.

Apply Lean Manufacturing principles including 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Visual Management, Standard Work, and Root Cause Analysis.

Lead or support continuous improvement projects from identification through implementation and results tracking.

Evaluate material handling systems, warehouse equipment, storage solutions, and automation opportunities to improve safety, productivity, and cost performance.

Support warehouse management system and ERP processes, including SAP/EWM transactions, inventory control, replenishment, and data accuracy.

Promote problem-solving, operational excellence, and continuous improvement throughout warehouse operations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related technical discipline.

Experience in warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, material handling, or supply chain operations.

Knowledge of Lean methodologies, process improvement, data analysis, and root cause analysis.

Experience with WMS, ERP, or SAP/EWM systems preferred.

Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and project coordination skills.

Experience with warehouse layouts, material flow optimization, automation, Power BI, AutoCAD, Visio, or similar tools is preferred.