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Job Description
Are you interested in pursuing a career in the exciting world of Logistics and Supply Chain? Then look no further, because NFI offers an exciting opportunity for recent college engineering graduates to gain hands-on experience to prepare them for a rewarding career in the Supply Chain Industry. Our Engineering Rotational Development Program enhances the experience of engineering graduates transitioning from student to full-time engineer. NFI places a strong emphasis on developing the next generation of industry leaders and technical experts and our Program is structured to do just that.
Privately held by the Brown family since its inception in 1932, NFI generates more than $3.5 billion in annual revenue and employs over 18,000 associates. NFI is a leading international third party logistics provider with customers ranging from Fortune 100 companies to small businesses. We pride ourselves on delivering completely customized supply chain solutions no matter the industry.
Job Summary:
Become part of a group of elite engineering recruits and become a true supply chain engineer. You will be rotating through the Distribution Engineering, the Non-Asset Engineering, and the Transportation Engineering departments of NFI where you will be receiving intense technical and functional training on a fast track to a senior engineering role. You will be designing, working with data, modeling, and presenting supply chain solutions that drive value to NFI and their customers.
What Makes This Job Unique?
Opportunity to learn SQL, python, simulation, predictive analytics, and other skills
Opportunity to learn about all main areas of supply chain
Fast Track to a senior engineering position
Your own career coach throughout the length of the rotation
Early exposure to executive leadership
Become part of a bridge that will integrate multiple NFI businesses
Learn about different industries, and how each of those supply chains is unique
Continuous training and growth opportunities
Responsibilities
Validate, Clean, and Manipulate data
Develop models for supply chain design including, but not limited to network design, activity based optimization, distribution and inventory strategy, and cost modeling
Consult and educate customers in Supply Chain Management
Map and document process flows
Quantify cost trends for pricing models used to create solutions for clients
Assist in knowledge transfer to customers and NFI
Present internal and external solutions to NFI operations and customer leadership
Assist in the design and development of business tools
Assist in inventory analysis
Determine efficient utilization of resources by analyzing layouts, labor force, equipment, driver and equipment utilization charts
Apply company methodologies and tools to design distribution/transportation operations including staffing, equipment, sizing and layout.
Applies various Lean Six Sigma Tools
Qualifications
Degree in Industrial Engineering is required
Communication skills – verbal and written
Comfortable presenting in front of internal and external leadership
Well organized with high attention to detail and accuracy
Strong Technical Background – demonstrated ability to learn technical skills quickly
Previous Internship/Research/Project in Supply Chain or Quantitative field
0-3 Years of experience in transportation management, dedicated fleet operations, distribution center management, materials handling, and decision support systems
Preferred Soft Skills (At least 1 of the following):
Knowledge in planning, transportation, inventory management, strategic sourcing, and S&OP
Some experience in supply chain planning and supply chain design
Significant coursework in supply chain
Previous experience presenting in front of clients or management
Preferred Tech Skills (At least 1 of the following):
Understanding of optimization and/or simulation algorithms
Experience with AutoCAD
Experience with Warehouse Management System (WMS)
Experience with Inventory Analysis tools
Experience with Simulation Software
Database skills, especially through SQL or Access
Previous experience with: CPLEX, XPRESS, Gurobi, Solver, Optimization Toolbox, ORtools, Scipy, or similar is a with major plus
Basic knowledge in: VBA, Python, R, Matlab, Java, C++, or C# is a major plus
Experience with Supply Chain Guru, Transportation Modeler, Appian Direct Route, or other supply chain modeling software
Knowledge in forecasting/predictive analytics techniques
We are excited to share that the base salary for this position is $75,000.00. NFI takes into consideration applicants' qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location when determining a starting rate of pay.
Employees are also eligible for a robust benefit program, which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave, among other benefit plan options.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
Profit Center
PC-7060 (US)
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Policies include flexible PTO, paid sick time, 11 paid holidays, a year-end company shutdown, and unlimited mental-health days. This combination suggests generous time-off flexibility.
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Affordable Benefits — Free medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents point to low employee costs for core coverage. This affordability meaningfully increases overall compensation value.
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