Senior Supply Chain Engineer

C.H. Robinson is seeking a Senior 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.

We are open to candidates based in Chicago, Illinois and Sao Paulo, Brazil. This position follows a hybrid work model, with in-office requirements aligned with each location's guidelines.

The deadline for internal candidates is Friday, December 20th at 5pm (Central US Time).

Responsibilities:

1. Analyze historic and forecasted data to generate summaries, baselines, and cost improvement opportunities.
2. Develop complex solutions and recommendations for customer issues or opportunities using technical expertise and judgment.
3. Work independently to implement customer solutions including documenting customer procedures, training, and resolving operational issues.
4. Manage project teams responsible for defining scope, developing project plan, tracking activities, reporting on progress, and measuring results.
5. Align and communicate with customer or internal stakeholders to gather information such as voice of the customer, scope, opportunities, deliverables, and project milestones.
6. Generate appropriate communications for delivering project updates and summaries to internal and external audiences.
7. Receive coaching, guidance, and feedback from team manager to develop or improve leadership skills.
8. Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of department strategies for team skill and capability development or enhancement.
9. Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements.

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
2. Minimum 4 years of professional work experience.
3. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel to analyze and summarize data, including graphs, charts, formulas, functions, macros, VBA, solvers, and regression analysis.
4. Experience using data visualization and analytical tools.
5. Ability to travel a minimum of 10% (domestically and internationally).

Preferred Qualifications:

1. International freight experience.
2. 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.
3. Strong delegation, organization, and task management skills.
4. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of programs.
5. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects/business goals simultaneously.
6. Understanding of end-to-end supply chain functions and relationships.
7. Champion of lean processes and tools for continuous improvement.
8. Values a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity of our employees, customers and communities. We believe this increases creativity and innovation, drives business growth and enables engaged and thriving teams. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.