Logistics / Supply Chain Engineer II

Find a career that MOVES you! PODS revolutionized the moving and storage industry 25 years ago. Our innovative approach of providing portable storage containers makes moving more efficient, convenient, and less stressful.

We’re not only pioneers of the industry, we’re the leader, too. Under the direction of PODS’ innovative leadership team, the company doubled in size in just two years, and we’re not looking back!

Our people and service define our company, and we set goals for ourselves and each other to improve tomorrow over yesterday.

We understand and appreciate the importance of being trustworthy, authentic, and welcoming as we provide our customers the best moving and storage experience.

Join a team that offers you the chance to leave your mark, achieve your goals, and love what you do.

The Engineer II - Logistics will be responsible for supporting the logistics operations and supply chain design. These responsibilities include : analyze and continuously improve the logistics network and assist in evaluating physical site locations.

This individual will also conduct analysis on trucking flows for container shipments, determining lane design and volume.

The role will also be responsible to manage the data and tools required to conduct supply chain design models.

This team member will advise leadership on development of analytics capabilities, frameworks, and systems for sharing reports and dashboards across multiple areas of the organization, helping ensure consistency in the definition of metrics to analyze the business.

Finally, this individual will work closely with leadership as well as internal / external stakeholders to gain a mastery of the business;

facilitate shared learning, coach and develop analytics talent, and ensure business implications of insights are understood and actioned.

This role is required ONSITE at PODS corporate center in Clearwater, FL (Monday - Thursday, Friday remote.) In office presence is important for cultivating a collaborative and innovative work environment.

When people are together in the same space, they are more likely to build relationships, share ideas, and solve problems together.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Key member of team that will support the implementation of Supply Chain Design Modeling, TMS and Routing and Scheduling technologies
• Responsible for the logistics / supply chain design and optimized container flow of the corporate logistics functions with a purchased transportation spend of $300M+
• Continuously improve our long-distance logistics network including facility placement and scaling, truck and lane staffing requirements for our 3PL’s, and load planning process
• Develop KPI Dashboards using PowerBI / Snowflake
• Directs compilation and preparation of statistical process controls to determine best service / cost opportunity
• Responsible for identifying and developing continuous improvement opportunities relative to the PODs logistics network
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTIES - This role will report to the Director of Logistics Engineering

JOB QUALIFICATIONS : Education & Experience Requirements

BS degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Engineering PREFERRED ; or an equivalent level of professional experience in line with skills / role expectations

3+ years of experience of logistics and / or supply chain engineering and supply chain analysis

Experience with Transportation Design Tools (ie; Mercury Gate / Cheetah) and Supply Chain Design and Modeling Tools (ie;

OptiLogic - Cosmic Frog / Llamasoft) or other equivalent logistics and supply chain modeling tools

Experience with Transportation Management Systems (ie; TMW Systems, Mapping Software)

Strong skills with Microsoft Office Suite Excel, and Powerpoint

Strong skills with PowerBI

Knowledge of Dedicated Services and Managed Transportation Networks

A positive team player with the ability to communicate effectively, influence cross-functionally and develop solid working relationships across multiple levels and organizational boundaries is required

Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and demonstrated ability to put structure around vague and unstructured requests / discussions

Strong communication and presentation skills to influence and expedite the decision-making process

JOB QUALIFICATIONS : Essential Skills, Abilities and Example Behavior(s)

• DELIVER QUALITY RESULTS : Able to deliver top quality service to all customers (internal and external); Able to ensure all details are covered and adhere to company policies;
• Able to strive to do things right the first time; Able to meet agreed-upon commitments or advises customer when deadlines are jeopardized;

Able to define high standards for quality and evaluate products, services, and own performance against those standards

TAKE INITIATIVE : Able to exhibit tendencies to be self-starting and not wait for signals; Able to be proactive and demonstrate readiness and ability to initiate action;

Able to take action beyond what is required and volunteers to take on new assignments; Able to complete assignments independently without constant supervision

BE INNOVATIVE / CREATIVE : Able to examine the status quo and consistently look for better ways of doing things; Able to recommend changes based on analyzed needs;

Able to develop proper solutions and identify opportunities

BE PROFESSIONAL : Able to project a positive, professional image with both internal and external business contacts; Able to create a positive first impression;

Able to gain respect and trust of others through personal image and demeanor