at C.H.Robinson in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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.
This is a hybrid position, with in-office presence required 3 days a week at our office in Chicago, IL.
Responsibilities:
+ Analyze historic and forecasted data to generate summaries, baselines, and cost improvement opportunities
+ Develop complex solutions and recommendations for customer issues or opportunities using technical expertise and judgment
+ Work independently to implement customer solutions including documenting customer procedures, training, and resolving operational issues
+ Manage project teams responsible for 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 such as voice of the customer, scope, opportunities, deliverables, and project milestones
+ Generate appropriate communications for delivering project updates and summaries to internal and external audiences
+ Receive coaching, guidance, and feedback from team manager to develop or improve leadership skills
+ Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of department strategies for team skill and capability development or enhancement
+ Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements
Required Qualifications:
+ Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
+ Minimum 4 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 Qualifications:
+ 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
+ Values a diverse and inclusive work environment
Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that women, people of color, and individuals with disabilities may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building a diverse and 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 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.
Affirmative Action Employer/EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran
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:
+ Two medical plans (including a High Deductible Health Plan)
+ 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 and floating holidays
+ Paid time off (PTO)
+ 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
Dig in to our full list of benefits on OUR CULTURE (https://jobs.chrobinson.com/culture) page.
Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson?
C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world’s largest logistics platforms and rank in the FORTUNE 200. We’ve been an innovator in logistics for over 100 years. 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 multimodal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for more than 90,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers on our platform. 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 contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to us and our people. FORTUNE has named C.H. Robinson one of the World’s Most Admired Companies 2024, showcasing our position as a leader in our industry. Our commitment to excellence is further affirmed by being named a Great Place to Work 2023-24 by the Great Place to Work Institute, one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity and one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2023 by Newsweek. Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world. For more information, visit us at www.chrobinson.com .
