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 (https://www.chrobinson.com/en-us/about-us/careers/life-at-chr/benefits-and-wellbeing/) page
Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson?
C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world's largest logistics platforms and rank in the FORTUNE 200. We've been an innovator in logistics for over 100 years. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world's economy. With the combination of our multimodal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for more than 90,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers on our platform. Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers' businesses.
As a responsible global citizen, we contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to us and our people. FORTUNE has named C.H. Robinson one of the World's Most Admired Companies 2024, showcasing our position as a leader in our industry. Our commitment to excellence is further affirmed by being named a Great Place to Work 2023-24 by the Great Place to Work Institute, one of Forbes' Best Employers for Diversity and one of America's Greatest Workplaces in 2023 by Newsweek. Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world. For more information, visit us at www.chrobinson.com .
