Job Title: Supply Chain Engineer

Job Description

The Supply Chain Engineer is responsible for achieving corporate supply chain performance targets, focusing on inventory reduction, increased inventory turns, and improved order-to-delivery results. This role involves deploying the Supply Chain Planning Process, developing plans for every part, and implementing pull replenishment methods within a facility. The incumbent will work with diverse, multi-functional teams to create lean material flow plans, which may include changes to factory floor layout and material presentation. This position requires hands-on engagement with production employees and physical, tactical work to meet supply chain objectives.

Responsibilities

• Achieve corporate supply chain performance targets related to inventory reduction, increased inventory turns, and improved order-to-delivery results.
• Deploy the Supply Chain Planning Process, including developing the Plan for Every Part and pull replenishment methods.
• Collaborate with diverse, multi-functional teams to develop lean material flow plans and implement changes to factory floor layout and material presentation.
• Gather and analyze data on facility demand, supplier shipping performance, and variability for production parts.
• Develop material flow plans for incoming materials and maintain a site-level Flow Map for production parts.
• Lead the work of Supply Chain Planning Analysts in documenting data into the Plan for Every Part web tool.
• Coach facility employees on utilizing templates to load and maintain data in the web tool, and provide necessary reports and information.
• Perform physical, tactical work to implement supply chain planning processes and develop plans for every value stream in the facility.
• Direct the work of Supply Chain Planning Analysts and lead cross-functional teams to reduce/eliminate supply chain constraints.
• Perform activities within the factory, including labeling racks, auditing ILC, and deploying 5S materials.

Essential Skills

• Experience and knowledge of complex lean concepts and tools.
• Experience with CPS supply chain principles and material replenishment tools and processes.
• Strong understanding of common supply chain systems.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with 6Sigma Project Management principles.
• Leadership skills to effectively lead supply chain improvements and manage resources.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to achieve corporate supply chain performance targets, including improvements in order-to-delivery time, inventory levels/turns, MQ Certification requirements, and supply chain assessments.
• Strong people focus and leadership abilities to fulfill responsibilities for leading teams.

Work Environment

This is a hands-on shop floor position at the Decatur site, requiring interactions with assemblers and performing activities within a factory. Some tasks may seem remedial, such as labeling racks, auditing ILC, and deploying 5S materials, but are crucial to achieving the supply chain initiatives.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $25 - $31