C.H. Robinson is seeking a Supply Chain Engineer to design solutions and develop capabilities that support the strategic vision of C.H. Robinson and its customers. In this role, you will be instrumental in optimizing our customers’ supply chains, from sourcing to transportation, to warehouse management and beyond. Your aptitude for problem-solving and data analysis will be vital as you craft efficient processes and provide stakeholders with actionable insights through financial baselines and savings calculations. This role is unique in that you will also have the opportunity to lead enterprise-level projects, shaping the future of supply chain strategies for both C.H. Robinson and our valued customers. Are you ready to make your mark? Apply today and join us as we redefine the landscape of supply chain excellence.
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:
- Analyze historic and forecasted data to generate summaries, baselines, and cost improvement opportunities
- Develop moderately complex solutions and recommendations for customer issues or opportunities using technical expertise and judgment
- Self-guided and can work independently to implement customer solutions including documenting customer procedures, training, and resolving operational issues
- Manage projects including defining scope, developing project plan, tracking activities, reporting on progress, and milestones and measuring results
- Align and communicate with customer or internal stakeholders to gather information, voice of customer, scope, opportunities, deliverables, and project milestones
- Generate appropriate communications for delivering project updates and summaries to internal and external audiences
- Assist in the development and continuous improvement of department strategies for team skill and capability development or enhancement
- May lead small project teams within department or function
- Receive coaching, guidance, and feedback from others to support personal and technical skill development
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 2 years of professional work experience
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel to analyze and summarize data, including graphs, charts, formulas, functions, macros, VBA, solvers and regression analysis
- Experience using data visualization and analytical tools
- Ability to travel a minimum of 10% (domestically and internationally)
Preferred:
- Able to identify trends, patterns and outliers in supply chain data and form insights, recommendations, and ability to coach others in seeing and telling the story
- Strong delegation, organization, and task management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of programs
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects/business goals simultaneously
- Understanding of end-to-end supply chain functions and relationships
- Champion of lean processes and tools for continuous improvement
We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.
Compensation Range
$66,900.00 - $105,700.00The 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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 2 years of professional work experience
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including graphs, charts, formulas, functions, macros, VBA, solvers and regression analysis
- Experience using data visualization and analytical tools
- Ability to travel a minimum of 10% (domestically and internationally)
- Able to identify trends, patterns and outliers in supply chain data and form insights and recommendations
- Strong delegation, organization, and task management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects/business goals simultaneously
- Understanding of end-to-end supply chain functions and relationships
- Champion of lean processes and tools for continuous improvement
C.H. Robinson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about C.H. Robinson and has not been reviewed or approved by C.H. Robinson.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and mental health coverage is offered alongside FSAs and employer HSA contributions. Feedback suggests health coverage is often viewed as strong and supportive of wellbeing.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan strengthen long-term financial security. Additional offerings like performance bonuses and charitable matching further bolster the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, volunteer time, and role-based FTO/PTO structures provide multiple avenues for rest and flexibility. Feedback suggests generous PTO and work-from-home options are valued by many employees.
C.H. Robinson Insights
What We Do
C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With nearly $21 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world’s largest logistics platforms. 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 multi-modal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for our more than 105,000 customers and 73,000 contract carriers. 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 are also proud to contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to our company, our Foundation and our employees.
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