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3PL Solutions Engineer

NRI

3PL Solutions Engineer

Fontana, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    ABOUT US

    NRI Distribution is a specialist in providing in providing North American logistics services to apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories manufacturers in the outdoor, action sports, fashion and lifestyle industries. We are champions in both wholesale and ecommerce fulfillment. At NRI a high level of service is a MUST, while providing an enjoyable and freedom-centric workplace to our team members. Both the Client and our team member experience is very important to us! We fundamentally believe that one’s mindset establishes the foundation for success in our environment and look for people that live by and embrace a winning attitude with a propensity for action.

     

    POSITION SUMMARY

    The Solutions Engineer will bring an analytical approach and provide data driven decisions and solutions.  With a primary focus on process improvement, data driven gap analysis and project management, this role will work closely with Operations, Business Development and Accounts to ensure an accurate understanding of; process refinement and continuous improvement, evaluations of new and existing business, and how they both impact the space and labor requirements in our environment.  THIS POSITION WILL BE LOCATED IN FONTANA, CA WITH REGULAR TRAVEL TO LOCAL FACILITIES.

    DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

    1. Process review and continuous improvement

      • Using Lean Six Sigma, 5S methodology to analyze and refine existing process.
      • Oversees and lead continuous improvement projects (inclusive of participating in LEAN program management).
      • Provide management feedback on new process opportunity or gap identification.
      • Modeling seasonality (Client space requirements flexing up and down) for new and existing Clients and how that impacts our business from a space and labor allocation standpoint.
      • Proposing racking configurations and process flow to optimize utilization of space based on Client and product mix.
      • Innovation of robotic solutions and full deployment.
    2. Power BI / Dashboard creation

      • Providing visual support to KPI’s and performance within the Distribution Centers.
      • Gather data for Client Operational analysis
      • Working with General Manager/VP of Operations to build new tools to support efficiency and performance.
    3. Analysis

      • Analyze contractual commitments and Client specifications to model Operational standards that impact pricing and profitability prior to Clients coming on.
      • Review current business to understand any gaps around requirements for space and labor and propose solutions on how to close any gaps.
      • Working with the Operations to understand forecasted requirements and refine this process to ensure we are receiving the most accurate information possible to make decisions around labor.
    4. Project Management

    • Manage and Lead multiple projects using formal industrial engineering methodologies and project management
    • Direct, coordinate and track the activities of the projects to include Operation, IT, Sales and Other departments
    • Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements, assigning personnel to phases and elements, and reviewing bids from contractors
    • Develop schedules and update the schedule on a regular basis.  Identify milestones and critical path to ensure risk management and communication to stakeholders.
    • Liaison between Engineering department and other project stakeholder groups including Operation, IT, Sales, and other departments.
    1. Travel
    • Must be able to travel domestically and internationally for business purposes
    • Must be mobile to work at multiple facilities both domestically and internationally
    1. Performs other duties as assigned

     

    SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

    • Excellent technical capabilities, inclusive of tier one WMS experience.
    • Proficiency in MS Office Applications, AutoCAD, including PowerBI and an expert in Excel.
    • Project Management experience.
    • The ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities.
    • The ability to bring cross-functional teams together to collaborate on projects.
    • Building quality relationships with co-workers, vendors and contractors.
    • Ongoing learning opportunities.
    • Setting goals and achieving them.
    • Ability to work under pressure.
    • A solutions focused approach to everything you do.
    • Ability to collaborate, interact, communication at all levels of organization and team building.
    • NOT A REMOTE POSITION - the Solutions Engineer is expected to oversee multiple facilities in Southern California.

     

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • A Bachelor's degree or above in Industrial Engineering
    • 1+ years of industrial engineer experience in a 3PL setting
    • A warehouse environment that handles apparel a plus
    • Six Sigma, Lean or 5S certified or trained is a plus

     

     

     

    “NRI has an unwavering commitment to the health and safety of our team members, especially during this pandemic.  To ensure the health and safety of our team we have the following COVID-19 safety measures in place: 

    • All team members temperature screened when entering the warehouse.
    • All team members to wear face coverings, and are provided face shields while in the warehouse.
    • Increased cleaning schedule using third party resources.
    • Weekly fumigation of high traffic/touch areas using third party resource.
    • Creation of COVID-19 specific internal email to support immediate feedback channel for team members.
    • Ongoing training and communication around COVID-19.

     

    NRI truly cares, and invests in doing what we can to keep all team members safe.”

     

     

     

    NRI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

     

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