Sr. Supply Chain Engineer

BUILD A BETTER CAREER WITH MSC

Serving customers and our community starts with the best people doing their best work. That is precisely what we have created at MSC Industrial Supply Co. We are a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), products and services. We offer more than 2 million products and have over 80 years of experience across dozens of industries. We aim to execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise for all our stakeholders, including our associates.

Requisition ID :17287

Employment Type :Full Time

Job Category :Engineering / Integration

Work Location :Atlanta, GA

BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Supply Chain Engineer position is responsible for making MSC Leaner, more efficient, and more profitable while increasing customer service, quality, and associate morale.  The position provides functional, technical, or process leadership throughout the organization.  The position leads cross-functional teams to successful completion of strategic initiatives within the MSC Customer Fulfillment Centers.

Location either Atlanta, GA or Harrisburg, PA (prefer Atlanta). AutoCad Experience, MS Project., Conveyer, Lean manufacturing, Automation. Travel required about 50% to our other CFC locations in the US.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages and leads large-scale projects and initiatives across all phases of implementation including solution design, financial analysis, business case development, project planning, milestone definition, stakeholder communication, and implementation.
• Provides project management support and leadership to other field industrial engineers on capital projects.
• Provides strategic direction and evaluation on logistics and distribution issues to CFC network.
• Works cross-functionally to identify and implement logistics process improvements throughout the CFC network to ensure most effective and efficient logistics processes.
• Identifies and implements new logistics tools, technology/equipment, strategies, and process within CFC network that ensures optimal order filling, receiving, and shipping practices.
• Conducts cross-functional meetings at all levels within the company, including senior management, in support of engineering initiatives.
• Develops and documents “Standard Cost Data” for use in cost analysis to evaluate financial feasibility of potential projects.
• Leads cross-functional teams to identify and implement most effective and efficient logistics process improvements while mitigating risk to associates and operations.
• Presents engineering initiatives to senior management to gain functional and budgetary approvals.
• In depth understanding and working knowledge of material handling equipment.
• Develops and manages capital budget each fiscal year for assigned CFCs.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan, prioritize, and accomplish goals.
• Maintains confidentiality of necessary information. 
• Drives the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure fulfillment of MSC’s vision and unity of purpose.
• Participation in special projects and performs additional duties as required

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 5 years engineering experience in a distribution environment is required.
• Experience in multi-million dollar material handling projects with successful full cycle project management required.
• Experience in preventative maintenance programs for material handling systems and equipment is required.
• Extensive experience in developing and justifying capital budgets for logistics networks required.
• Knowledge of conveyor control systems required.

SKILLS:

• Computer literacy and proficiency in Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Project, Visio, AutoCAD, and Access is required.
• Excellent data manipulation skills are required. 
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills are also required.
• Demonstrated excellence in project management of multi-million dollar capital projects required.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel up to 50% of the time are required.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

Our associates are our top priority and investing in their well-being is one way we execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise. Alongside competitive pay, we have a comprehensive benefits program to support you and your family's health and financial well-being. We offer dynamic healthcare plans, generous 401K and stock purchasing programs, tuition reimbursement opportunities, and paid time away for holidays, vacations, and illness. Visit our page for a better look at our extensive benefits: Your Future Benefits.

Compensation at MSC varies based on several factors, including but not limited to location, candidate experience, skillset, and the role. The Company reserves the right to modify the range as market conditions change.

WE BELIEVE

We have a steadfast commitment to diversity and inclusion and believe we are at our best when each of our associates can be their authentic selves at work. In line with our values and commitment, we have established 7 resource groups to further our diversity, equity, and inclusion journey. Visit our page to learn more about our efforts. Diversity and Inclusion at MSC

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

At MSC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and our associates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any category protected by applicable law. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process; applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.