Supply Chain Engineering Supervisor

C.H. Robinson is currently looking for a Supervisor, Supply Chain Engineering.  In this role you will be supporting, supervising, coaching, and developing a team of Supply Chain Engineers that are part of the Global Engineering Team. In collaboration with the Manager of Supply Chain Engineering, you will be involved in long-term strategy development and will be accountable for successful delivery of roadmap initiatives, including responsibility for managing the execution of projects consistent with the development, adaptation and deployment of systems and processes for our customers.

This is a hybrid position, with in-office presence required 4 days a week at our office in Chicago, IL.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervise a team of high performing supply chain analysts and engineers.
• Support the development of the team of engineers with the Manager of Supply Chain Engineering
• Support the development of the supply chain engineering vision, strategy, and roadmap
• Deploy supply chain solutions that align with our strategic roadmap
• Develop supply chain improvement strategies in support of customer specific goals
• Understand the use of optimization/decision support tools to perform global supply chain studies, routing optimization and transportation, inventory, and total landed cost analyses
• Champion a strong PDCA based project management process for the engineers under their responsibility
• Actively engage and mentor engineering projects under their scope of responsibilities
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 3 years of professional work experience
• Experience mentoring and/or coaching small project teams
• Experience using data visualization and analytical tools
• Experience with network modeling tools.
• Ability to travel up to 20% (domestic and/or international)

Preferred:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of programs
• Ability to analyze and summarize data, including graphs, charts, formulas, functions, solvers, and regression analysis in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to lead the team by inspiring trust, developing others, and building talent
• Fosters open communication, speaks with impact, and listens attentively
• Delegates effectively, focuses on continuous improvement and problem resolution
• Basic understanding of Lean tools such as VSM, A3 management, pareto analysis, fishbone diagrams, etc.
• Able to identify trends, patterns and outliers in supply chain data and form insights and recommendations
• Understanding of end-to-end supply chain functions and relationships
• Champion of lean processes and tools for continuous improvement
• Outstanding organization, communication, and change management skills
• Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.

Compensation Range

$89,100.00 - $140,800.00

The base pay range displayed on the job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for this specific location.  Your individual base pay within this range is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.

Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that some individuals may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!

Equal Opportunity

C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.

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Benefits

Your Health, Wealth and Self

Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:

• Three medical plans which include

• • Prescription drug coverage

  • Enhanced Fertility benefits

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)

• Dental and Vision

• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Paid observed holidays

• 2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps. Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada

• Paid parental leave

• Paid time off to volunteer in your community

• Charitable Giving Match Program

• 401(k) with 6% company matching

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities

Learn more about our benefit offerings on our BENEFITS & WELLBEING page