Entry Level Supply Chain Engineer

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Supply Chain Engineer Job Description The Supply Chain Engineer plays a key role in achieving corporate supply chain performance targets by driving inventory reduction, increasing inventory turns, and improving order-to-delivery performance. This hands-on, shop floor-focused role deploys the Supply Chain Planning Process, develops Plans for Every Part, and implements pull replenishment and lean material flow strategies within a manufacturing facility. The position requires close collaboration with diverse, multi-functional teams and production employees to design and execute efficient material flow plans that support value streams and continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities Achieve corporate supply chain performance targets, including improvements in order-to-delivery time, inventory levels and turns, MQ certification requirements, and supply chain assessments for the facility. Deploy the Supply Chain Planning Process within the facility, including developing and maintaining the Plan for Every Part and implementing pull replenishment methods. Work with diverse, multi-functional teams to design and implement lean material flow plans for the facility, including potential changes to factory floor layout and material presentation at the point of use. Gather and analyze data on facility demand and demand variability for each production part based on daily demand buckets over a 120-workday horizon. Collect and analyze data on supplier shipping performance and variability for each part number, including both time and quantity metrics. Develop comprehensive material flow plans for all materials entering the facility for production, ensuring efficient and reliable flow into value streams. Review, analyze, and cleanse data prior to migrating it into the Plan for Every Part web tool, ensuring data accuracy and integrity. Lead Supply Chain Planning Analysts in documenting data into the Plan for Every Part web tool and ensure consistent usage and maintenance. Create and maintain a site-level flow map for all parts used in production, reflecting current and future-state material flows. Enable and coach facility employees to use standardized templates and the Plan for Every Part web tool, and provide reports and information to stakeholders who rely on this data. Perform physical, tactical work across multiple functions to implement the supply chain planning process and develop a Plan for Every Part for every value stream in the facility. Direct and guide the work of Supply Chain Planning Analysts during implementation and improvement activities. Work on the shop floor among production employees with minimal disruption to their workload, leading the deployment of new processes and material flow improvements. Carry out physical, tactical activities required to achieve MQ or similar certifications for value streams, including addressing identified supply chain gaps. Identify, reduce, and eliminate supply chain constraints within value streams by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Perform hands-on shop floor tasks, such as labeling racks, auditing inventory locations (ILC), and deploying 5S materials, to support broader supply chain and lean initiatives. Maintain a strong people focus while leading supply chain improvements, ensuring effective communication, engagement, and alignment with facility objectives. Essential Skills Proven experience in supply chain engineering or supply chain planning within a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of common supply chain systems and their application in a production facility. Experience and knowledge of complex lean concepts and tools, particularly as they relate to material flow and factory layout. Experience and knowledge of CPS supply chain principles, especially those applied to pull replenishment, material replenishment tools and processes, supply chain planning analytical tools, material flow, and throughput efficiency. Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret large data sets related to demand, demand variability, and supplier performance, and to use this analysis to drive decisions. Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to effectively lead supply chain improvement initiatives and direct the work of Supply Chain Planning Analysts. Capability to work effectively with diverse, multi-functional teams and production employees in a shop floor environment. Strong organizational skills with the ability to perform physical, tactical work across multiple functions to implement supply chain processes. Knowledge of and/or experience deploying 6 Sigma project management principles. Ability to coach and train facility employees on supply chain tools, templates, and web-based applications. Additional Skills & Qualifications supply chain, manufacturing processes, or industrial operations. Experience working with Plan for Every Part (PFEP) tools or similar web-based supply chain planning systems. Familiarity with value stream mapping and flow mapping for production parts. Experience supporting or achieving MQ or similar value stream certification standards. Hands-on experience with lean implementation on the shop floor, including 5S deployment and visual management. Strong communication skills to present findings, reports, and recommendations to facility stakeholders. Ability to balance strategic planning with detailed, remedial, and tactical tasks that are critical to long-term initiatives. Work Environment This role is based on-site at a manufacturing facility and is heavily focused on shop floor activities. The Supply Chain Engineer works closely with assemblers and other production personnel, often performing hands-on tasks such as labeling racks, auditing inventory locations, and deploying 5S materials. The position requires frequent presence in production areas, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and direct engagement with value streams to implement material flow and supply chain improvements. The environment is dynamic and fast-paced, with a strong emphasis on lean practices, continuous improvement, and effective use of supply chain planning tools and systems. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Decatur, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $31.25/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Decatur,IL.

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