Engineer II – Operations Strategy Position Available In Sebastian, Arkansas

Job Description The Engineer II – Operations Strategy researches, designs, and develops capacity and demand planning models to improve ABF Freight’s forecasting, costing, and operational efficiencies. Responsibilities

• Perform ad-hoc projects on analytics as required by VP’s or other department heads.
• Communicate findings to appropriate personnel to aid in the everyday and future decision-making process.
• Evaluate measurement systems for the continual improvement of ABF Freight’s processes and procedures.
• Analyze costing inputs and methodologies, and provide operational guidance for ABF Freight’s shipment level costing model.
• Research and evaluate new technologies, methods, and equipment to enhance operational efficiencies and reduce cost.
• Create and establish automated engineering tools to provide greater autonomy to corporate and field level management.
• Mathematically model and provide internal guidance on network capacity and demand trends.
• Analyze relationships between company assets and current and projected business levels. Company assets include equipment, workforce, technology, and facilities.
• Other duties and projects, as assigned.
• Work in a team setting to accomplish departmental goals.
• Maintain a positive attitude in a highly intense environment.
• Utilize knowledge and understanding of the quality process, Lean Six Sigma, and be able to apply tools or technology in business cases.

Requirements Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or other technical field, preferred

Master’s Degree MBA or Industrial Engineering Experience:

• 2 years in engineering and/or transportation logistics field
• less than 1 year Understanding of engineering principles and statistical concepts.

Computer Skills:

• Microsoft Office Suite, required
• Proficient with data gathering and/or visualization applications utilizing SQL.

Additional Requirements:

• Superior analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to execute, present, and effectively communicate complex analysis projects to senior and executive management.
• Familiarity with freight loading and delivery concepts, LTL networks, and policies and procedures.
• Ability to use spreadsheets, computer models, and computer-generated reports.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly.

Competencies:

• Data Gathering and Reporting
• Effective Communications
• Managing Multiple Priorities
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Process Improvement
• Analytical Thinking

Relationship Management Other Details Work Hours:

• Generally, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday with occasional irregular hours depending on workload.

Compensation:

• This is a salary position paid biweekly.
• Variable compensation is included.

About Us ABF Freight®, an ArcBest® company, is one of the nation’s largest, most trusted less-than-truckload carriers. With over a century of experience, 240 service centers spanning North America, and an unwavering commitment to quality, safety and customer service, ABF offers best-in-class LTL transportation for companies of all sizes and industries. We’re driven for excellence.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Vet/Disability