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Supply Chain Engineer

SUMMARY

This Supply Chain Engineer position will assist in the data collection, cleansing, and analysis for supply chain projects involving transportation, warehousing, product flow, inventory optimization, and supply chain network design. Significant exposure to freight benchmarking tools, data visualization tools and Microsoft Access / Excel will be required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Structure, Validate, Analyze, and Manage large amounts of data specific to supply chain analytical projects, problem solving, and decision support.  This will be the primary responsibility.
2. Assist in developing formats and automating processes for reporting various supply chain metrics and Key Performance Indicators to ASCS operating business units and our partner organizations.
3. Develop clear, concise, and insightful data-driven presentation materials and communicate (both written and verbal) to a variety of audiences at all levels within ASCS and our partner organizations.
4. Apply practical logistics and supply chain knowledge to identify supply chain network design, process flow, and cost improvements for ASCS operating business units and related customers. 
5. Through effective teamwork, participate in multiple projects by aligning priorities and project scope requirements with senior Supply Chain Engineering resources.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience Requirement

Minimum:
• 1-3 years experience with data analysis and modeling
• Bachelor’s of Science degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research

Preferred:
• Experience developing and/or utilizing logistics-related modeling tools
• Experience in Transportation, Warehousing, and Inventory Management
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tibco Spotfire, Tableau, Qlikview is a plus

Language and Technical Skills requirement
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Access.  Knowledge in SQL and ability to program Macros (VBA) is a plus.
• Ability to aggregate, manipulate, and automate data for efficient upload into supply chain modeling applications
• Basic skills in statistics and probabilities
• Mapping software experience is a plus (ESRI BusinessMaps, ArcGIS)
• Experience with Llamasoft Supply Chain Guru is a plus
• Data-driven, fact-based, detail oriented approach to analysis and problem solving
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal & written) with internal/external clients
• Strong Project Management skills and ability to work independently within a team environment

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is usually performed in an office environment with normal noise levels. Involves prolonged sitting and computer usage.
• Work may involve travel (<10%)

To apply, please e-mail your resume to jobs@armada.net.