Solutions Engineer

Job Description:

About Us:

At ID Logistics we are dedicated to fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where every team member is welcomed and valued. As a leading global 3PL (3rd party logistics) transportation organization with over 35,000 employees in over 400 sites across 18 countries, we pride ourselves on our customer first approach and commitment to operational excellence.

Description of the Position:

A successful Solutions Engineer candidate is one who thrives in the technical aspects of the position and enjoys customer interaction and project management to support our nationwide network of Distribution, eCommerce and Packaging centers. The successful candidate will bring Technical and Engineering experience. Technical experience in engineering solutions relative to creating distribution center layouts, analyzing productivity, creating pricing models, and optimizing strategies in our current environments. Will follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report noncompliance when observed. In addition, the candidate will observe all company safety rules and assist in enforcement as appropriate.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with marketing, sales and operations leaders to develop an end-to-end warehouse/packaging/ecommerce warehouse solution.
• Coordinates and aids in the design, evaluation, planning, integration, testing and completion activities of models, RFPs, and continuous improvement projects
• Development of Solution design, modeling and pricing estimates for new business opportunities
• Determine the most effective means for an organization to use capital, equipment, energy, facilities, information, material, people, and other assets to make a product or service
• Plan utilization of facilities, equipment, materials, and personnel to improve efficiency of operations
• Study product or service and its requirements, using mathematical methods such as operations research, to meet those requirements and design manufacturing and information systems
• Review functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine functions and responsibilities of workers and work units and to identify areas of duplication
• Propose new automated warehousing solutions to increase productivity and improve throughput
• Analyze storage solutions and material handling processes and recommend optimal strategies to maximize efficiencies
• Improve warehouse flow by optimizing storage strategies and zoning
• Perform Return on Investment (ROI) analyses to justify capital proposals
• Design and create warehouse layouts for new and existing facilities using AutoCAD
• Select and work with outside vendors to complete capital projects
• Develop and integrate targeted solutions with customers and operations management
• Analyze existing processes and recommend opportunities for improvement
• Create workflow plans, Conduct time studies and Determine productivity numbers
• Continually re-evaluate work process for productivity improvements
• Follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report noncompliance when observed.
• Observe all company safety rules and assist in enforcement as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Compensation $84,000 - $100,000 based on relevant experience and education

Total Rewards include Paid Time Off, Health, Vision, Dental, and 401K with company match

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
• 2-5 years-experience in a distribution, logistics or warehouse environment
• Knowledge of eCommerce, Packaging and Distribution processes and functions.
• AutoCAD, Excel knowledge required
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement techniques, simulation modeling and digital twin
• A financial or pricing background is a plus