Supply Chain Engineer III

NFI; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NFI is seeking a Supply Chain Engineer III to lead engineering analyses and implement projects across warehousing, transload, cross-dock, and transportation operations. The role focuses on continuous improvement, KPI establishment, and proactive communication with customers and NFI management.

The ideal candidate will have 2–5+ years in engineering design within supply chain, strong data skills (SQL/Access/Alteryx), and Lean Six Sigma experience to drive efficiencies.

Qualifications

• BS Industrial Engineering or related degree required.
• 2–5+ years in engineering design within supply chain, transportation, or warehousing.
• Strong knowledge of warehousing and transportation operations.
• Experience with SQL, Access or Alteryx for data manipulation.
• Lean Six Sigma experience and Kaizen leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering design projects and analyses using supply chain methods.
• Identify process gaps and implement improvements.
• Establish KPIs, data analytics, and performance measures.
• Collaborate with operations and customers on continuous improvement.
• Provide effective communication with customers and leadership.

Skills

SQL

Access

Alteryx

VBA

Python

R

Matlab

Java

C++

C#

Education

BS in Industrial Engineering or related

Bachelor of Science or Business Degree required

Tools

AutoCAD

WMS

Routing/Scheduling software

API/EDI development

SQL Developer

Adv MS Access developer

Job description

Overview

Supply Chain Engineer III will manage the development of engineering analysis and implementation of engineering projects to direct ongoing continuous improvement and solve supply chain problems in warehousing, transload, cross-dock, and transportation operations. Provides regular and proactive communications to customers and NFI management. The successful candidate will possess excellent technical skills combined with demonstrated interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• As part of our engineering career path progression, the SCE III level will demonstrate advanced subject‑matter‑expertise in at least (1) core technical engineering competency spanning dedicated fleet design, warehouse design, labor modeling/LMS, or Lean/Six Sigma.
• Leads the successful completion of complex engineering design projects and analysis applying engineering supply chain methodologies and tools.
• Identifies process gaps and recommends and implements process improvement.
• Establishes and implements performance KPIs, measures, and data analytics.
• Leads ongoing proactive continuous improvement for NFI working with operations and the customer.
• Makes engineering design and supply chain strategy recommendations.
• Effectively interacts with customers and operational leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Business Degree is required. BS Industrial Engineering degree is preferred.
• 2‑5+ years of professional work experience in the following areas: engineering design in supply chain, transportation management, dedicated fleet operations, distribution center management, materials handling/automation equipment, & supply chain technology.
• Business acumen knowledge around financial, project management, and implementations of 3PL business.
• Strong knowledge of warehousing operations and transportation operations.
• Routing and scheduling packages and transportation optimization software experience.
• Facility layout, MHE, AutoCAD and Warehouse Management System (WMS) tools experience.
• Lean Six Sigma experience in a facilitator, coach, or trainer capacity. Kaizen workshop leader.
• Effective Interpersonal and Communications skills are required.
• Data management and manipulation skills; programming skills to manipulate large data‑sets.
• Database skills, especially through SQL, Access, or Alteryx.
• Travel: up to 25% (based on needs of the business and project schedules).

Preferred

• Lean Six Sigma credentials/certifications. Greenbelt+ level preferred.
• Experience training or developing others with engineering methods, technology, and tools.
• Top 25 Global 3PL experience / Fortune 500 company experience.
• Business management consulting experience and/or 3PL sales/business development experience.
• Experience with warehousing, network, or transportation simulation tools and technologies.
• Experience with IT development: SQL developer, API/EDI development, Adv MS Access developer.
• Knowledge in: VBA, Python, R, Matlab, Java, C++, or C# is a major plus.
• APICS CPIM and/or CSCP certifications. Manufacturing experience and credentials.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency and skill set working with engineering methodologies and tools to solve complex supply chain problems.
• Preferred to be based in one of NFI’s regional offices: Camden, NJ / Irving, TX / Chino, CA / Chicago, IL / Atlanta, GA or a NFI operational facility location.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals With Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c)

LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.