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Job Description :
Summary
The Consultant Engineer is responsible for analysis and utilization of continuous improvement tools to design Supply Chain Solutions in current and future operations.
The Role
Seeking a motivated individual to help drive the North America Finished Vehicle Logistics team on new projects and on-going support of outbound finished vehicle network engineering
The Finished Vehicle Logistics team will focus on: Ensuring systems are accurate
Tactical design changes
Cost savings analysis and optimizations
Creative solutions and purchasing support
What You'll Do
Manage finished vehicle routing and distribution across North America, Mexico, and Canada
Validate network performance — Actual vs. Forecast
Define transportation methods balancing cost, service, and quality
Track impact files before and after network redesigns
Model using supply chain optimization tools (e.g., Optilogic)
Manage large data sets to perform transportation studies
Develop business cases with projected cost savings and volume impact
Ensure project alignment and timing with other current and deployed initiatives across logistics
Ensure regional/global input is received for all major decisions related to logistics processes and systems
Root cause issues to identify initiatives that improve process and cost competitiveness
Design and run network modeling tools
Required Qualifications
2+ years relevant experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics, or product development (internship or co-op experience will not be considered)
Project management skills with proven experience leading projects
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work cross-functionally with purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and sales
Expert-level proficiency in analytics tools with ability to learn new tools/systems quickly
Data analytics experience (e.g., SQL, R, Python)
Data visualization experience (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Ability to drive long-term projects through to completion
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field
Business process optimization and re-engineering experience
Logistics software experience
Essential Functions
Collects data and performs statistical analysis
Maps and documents processes. Recommends and implements process improvement
Establishes and implements performance measures
Manages small and medium size projects
Conducts Supply Chain and/or inventory analysis
Re-designs and/or re-engineers logistics processes
Supports business development and creates efficient designs and solutions
Determines efficient utilization of resources by analyzing layouts, labor force, driver and equipment utilization charts
Additional Responsibilities
Applies company methodologies and tools to design transportation operations
Confers with the Engineering and Operations Managers to implement efficient and competitive solutions
Applies Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and Statistical Process Controls (SPC) tools
Assists in the development and delivery of presentations to customers as part of the sales team effort
Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
Able to work on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors
Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluations criteria for obtaining results
Performs work independently with minimal supervision
Possesses strong technical aptitude
Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)Comfortable around higher management
Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
Demonstrates problem solving skills
Able to deal with ambiguity
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
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