Supply Chain Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title : Supply Chain Engineer

We are currently seeking a qualified Junior Level Supply Chain Engineer to re-design our logistics footprint in North America.

The ideal candidate will have passion for manufacturing, materials engineering, and supply chain management .

Location : York SC

Salary : $45-50hr

Contract Position (6 Months)

Key Responsibilities :

• Redesigning the logistics footprint in North America, which includes process improvement, new warehouse set up, and global trading control.
• Gathering information to optimize the supply chain and material flow performance.
• Working with suppliers to optimize material flow and with customers, end-users, and other Chemical Manufactures to optimize their inventory.
• Working with the warehouse on inventory to optimize levels, availability, and the usefulness of each warehouse for future orders.
• Leading continuous improvement events that relate to supply chain and materials engineering.
• Utilizing SAP or other ERP systems to ensure optimal functionality across operations.

Required Skills :

• Bachelor's Degree (Engineering or supply chain preferred but open to other relevant degrees).
• At least 2 years of prior engineering experience in a manufacturing environment. (Work or internships)
• Project management experience and the ability to meet stated deadlines.
• Prior experience with material flow for manufacturing (chemical or other raw materials).
• Experience with Kaizen events related to supply chain and logistics.
• Experience with PFEP (Plan for Every Part) to ensure efficient material control.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems.
• Strong focus on safety and process improvement.

Preferred Skills :

• Experience with warehouses logistics and optimizing existing warehouse space.
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently as well as resourcefully with others.
• Ability to make and recommend changes supported by data and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel to other facilities, if required.

Employee Value Proposition :

• High profile project that will set them up for the future.
• A great project to showcase to other potential employers.
• Proactive, rather than reactive approach to work, with support to make recommendations for change where supported by data.
• Opportunity to work with all stakeholders, including internal teams and vendors.

Work Environment :

York, SC, with a focus on chemical and packaging. High profile project. This is the type of project that will set them up for the future.

A great project to show other potential employers (proactive rather than reactive project support). Work with all stake holders internal and vendors.

You are supported but have the ability to recommend changes that are supported by data.

If you have experience in manufacturing, materials engineering, and supply chain management, and are looking for a challenging new project to prepare your career for further growth, we encourage you to apply.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market.

With a network of almost 30, consultants and more than 4, clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune .

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• Hiring diverse talent
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• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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