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Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our services include the consolidation and forwarding of air or ocean freight, customs brokerage, vendor consolidation, cargo insurance, time-definite transportation, order management, warehousing, distribution and customized logistics solutions. Expeditors is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.\n The Onyx Supply Chain Design group engages with customers in a variety of supply chain improvement projects, including network design, transport flow optimization, inventory optimization, etc. As an engineer within this group, you will be responsible for comprehensive analytics, modeling, optimization and simulation related to our customers’ supply chains using state of the art supply chain optimization and simulation software. Projects within the group are very diverse in terms of scope, industry and world regions.\nAs a Supply Chain Engineer, you will work in an environment that’s fast paced and highly collaborative, both internally and with customers. You are expected to analyze problems and situations, and to develop solutions in partnership with internal and external stakeholders that are realistic and can be implemented. Typical project goals include maximizing resource effectiveness, reducing costs, optimizing inventory levels and achieving the highest possible levels of quality and customer satisfaction.\nWorks closely with Consultants to develop a deep understanding of the customers’ needs and current situation.\nMust develop in-depth knowledge of the customer current state so that the process can be appropriately modeled and solutions developed.\nFrames complex problems and applies appropriate analytics to formulate a pragmatic solution. Identifies the assumptions, constraints, implications and consequences of decisions.\nLeverages substantial amounts of complex data, both quantitative and qualitative. Must understand what the data means and how to increase its integrity in order to analyze both the current situation and provide solutions through alternate scenarios. \nSelects appropriate technology and analytical methods to efficiently and effectively deliver project objectives.\nCollaborates with several parties including clients, suppliers, and internal organizations.\nAnalyze and decompose complex business requirements into technical requirements.\nAligns technical approach with business objectives to achieve desired project and business outcomes using sophisticated software tools to build models.\nTells the story using impactful visuals and other presentation materials, in an efficient and effective manner to key internal stakeholders and customers.\nUses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.\nIdentifies complex problems and reviews related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.\nUnderstands implications of new information for both the current and future problem-solving and decision making.\nContinuously seeks to improve their process, project deliverables and advance supply chain knowledge.\nRequired Skills and Attributes:\nMust effectively multi-task, maintaining a certain project load to maintain and grow his/her own skills, and in part to support the engineer team’s needs. \nMust have advanced knowledge of database software (SQL server) and visualization (Tableau, Power BI).\nMust understand all the aspects (mathematics, constraints, business processes, etc.) of modeling, optimization and simulation.\nExperience with large data sets and proficient in organizing and transform into insights.\nMust have a proven track record of high quality presentation and interpersonal skills.\nBe an effective listener and communicator. These qualities are essential to solve the problem at hand.\nDemonstrated ability to translate business requirements into technical requirements.\nWilling and able to accept questioning and constructive criticism of work output.\nAble to assess what is critical for a project objective and distinguish between essential and nice to have.\nDemonstrates a keen attention to detail and ensures project deliverables are practical and have exceptional quality.\nMust be willing and able to work independently as part of a decentralized team, in an environment where the following cultural elements are highly valued: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary.\nAbility to create high quality presentations using power point or visualization software to meet customer expectations.\nUnderstands internal and customer feedback and incorporates changes to the model or presentation.\nDesire to learn, and continuously advance your skills using database, visualization, modeling software and supply chain knowledge.\nFluent in English.\n Minimum qualifications:\nExperience with converting complex data (quantitative and qualitative) into comprehensive baselines and solutions.\nExceptional customer service, presentation, analysis, verbal and written communication skills.\nDemonstrated proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint.\nAdvanced skills in Microsoft Excel, and SQL Server and knowledge of visual software such as power BI or Tableau is a must.\nExperience with supply chain modeling software or concepts and experience working directly with clients and with the nuances associated with supplier-customer relationships.\nMust be able to work independently as well as in collaborative groups.\nExcellent time management and organization skills\nEducation and Experience:\nBachelors of Science, or higher, in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Systems Engineering or Applied Mathematics/Sciences or other related degree relevant work experience.\nDesired qualifications\nExperience with SaS Viya software and CAS programing preferred, knowledge of SaS 9.4 or previous.\nExperience with supply chain modeling software or concepts preferred but not required.\nAn understanding of data flows (EDI), as well as Expeditors internal data structures.\nUnderstands key supply chain flows and performance levers (i.e. on-time delivery, cost, inventory, etc.) and applies these to project analysis and solution designs to improve performance.\nUnderstanding of the transportation and global logistics industry.\nKnowledge of Python programing language.\nSupply Chain certifications like MITx, ASCM, SC Pro or similar\n Expected base salary: $70k - 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