Supply Chain Industrial Engineer - Irving TX

Nippon Sanso Matheson; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nippon Sanso Matheson is seeking a Supply Chain Industrial Engineer to analyze and improve supply chain processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs across operations, logistics, manufacturing, procurement, and warehousing. The role focuses on optimizing material flow, inventory management, and facility layouts, using Lean, Six Sigma, and data analytics.

Strong collaboration and communication with cross-functional teams are essential to drive continuous improvement and automation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field.
• 2-5+ years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, or industrial engineering.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Experience with ERP systems (such as SAP or Oracle) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply chain operations to identify improvement opportunities.
• Design and implement process improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, and Industrial Engineering principles.
• Optimize warehouse layouts, labor utilization, and material flow.
• Develop labor standards and productivity metrics.
• Conduct time studies and workflow analysis.
• Improve inventory management and replenishment strategies.
• Analyze transportation and distribution networks to reduce costs and improve service levels.
• Use simulation and data analysis tools to evaluate operational performance.
• Create dashboards and reports to monitor KPIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support automation and technology implementation projects.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

ERP systems

WMS

Excel

Inventory control

Process optimization

Time and motion studies

Project management

Communication and teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

WMS

Job description

Supply Chain Industrial Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

The Supply Chain Industrial Engineer designs, analyzes, andimproves supply chain processes to increase operational efficiency, reducecosts, and enhance customer satisfaction. This role works closely withoperations, logistics, manufacturing, procurement, and warehouse teams tooptimize material flow, inventory management, facility layouts, andtransportation networks.

Essential Functions

• Analyze supply chain operations to identify improvement opportunities.
• Design and implement process improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, and Industrial Engineering principles.
• Optimize warehouse layouts, labor utilization, and material flow.
• Develop labor standards and productivity metrics.
• Conduct time studies and workflow analysis.
• Improve inventory management and replenishment strategies.
• Analyze transportation and distribution networks to reduce costs and improve service levels.
• Use simulation and data analysis tools to evaluate operational performance.
• Create dashboards and reports to monitor KPIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support automation and technology implementation projects.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Required for All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply ChainManagement, Logistics, or a related field.

Work Experience

2-5+ years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing,logistics, or industrial engineering

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Experience with ERP systems (such as SAP or Oracle) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, and logistics.

Key Skills

• Process optimization
• Supply chain analysis
• Warehouse design
• Data analytics
• Lean & Six Sigma
• Time and motion studies
• Inventory optimization
• Continuous improvement
• Project management
• Communication and teamwork

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Labor productivity improvement
• Warehouse throughput
• Order fulfillment accuracy
• Inventory accuracy
• Supply chain cost reduction
• On-time delivery performance
• Cycle time reduction
• Space utilization
• Process efficiency improvements

This role is commonly found in manufacturing, retail,e-commerce, distribution, healthcare, automotive, and consumer goods companies,where improving supply chain performance directly impacts cost, service, andprofitability.

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Occasionally
• Move/Traverse - Frequently
• Stationary Position/Seated - Frequently
• Transport/Lifting - Occasionally
• Transport/Carrying - Occasionally
• Exerting Force/Pushing - Occasionally
• Exerting Force/Pulling - Occasionally
• Ascend/Descend - Rarely
• Balancing - Rarely
• Position Self/Stooping - Occasionally
• Position Self/Kneeling - Occasionally
• Position Self/Crouching- Rarely
• Position Self/Crawling- Rarely
• Reaching - Occasional
• Handling - Occasionally
• Grasping - Occasionally
• Feeling - Rarely
• Communicate/Talking - Frequently
• Communicate/Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Rarely
• Coordination - Rarely

Working Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate isrequired to work within the selected working environments
• Extreme cold - Rarely
• Extreme heat - Rarely
• Humidity - Rarely
• Wet- Rarely
• Noise - Rarely
• Hazards - Rarely
• Temperature Change - Rarely
• Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely
• Vibration- Rarely

Travel Requirements Estimated Amount Brief Description

30-40% Location and warehousevisits and meetings

Pay Range $120,000 to $140,000 per year

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer thatcomplies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC.. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protectedveteran status. EOE AAM/F/VET/Disability