Supply chain engineer job description
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Example supply chain engineer requirements on a job description
Supply chain engineer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in supply chain engineer job postings.
Sample supply chain engineer requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain management, or related field.
- At least 5 years of experience working in supply chain or related field.
- Strong understanding of supply chain management principles and techniques.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
- Ability to analyze and interpret data.
Sample required supply chain engineer soft skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize tasks.
Supply chain engineer job description example 1
Terumo Medical supply chain engineer job description
Terumo Medical Corporation (TMC) develops, manufactures, and markets a complete, solutions-based portfolio of high-quality medical devices used in a broad range of applications for numerous areas of the healthcare industry. TMC places a premium on providing customers with world-class products, training and education programs that drive clear economic value, better clinical outcomes and improved quality of life for patients. TMC is part of Tokyo-based Terumo Corporation; one of the world's leading medical device manufacturers with $5+ billion in sales, 20,000+ employees worldwide and operations in more than 160 nations. Terumo Medical Corporation is comprised of two strategic business divisions: Terumo Interventional Systems and Terumo Medical Products.
Under the leadership and tactical guidance of a SAP COE Leader, the Specialist - SAPSupply Chain Analytics will collaborate with business stakeholders, consultants to help design, develop, deploy and support solutions in SAP S/4HANA, SAP SAC and any associated bolt-on's to meet business unit needs for Supply chain reporting needs and Master Data Management business processes under the guidance of Planning & Analytics Manager. The incumbent will also play a critical role in supporting the developing architecture and implementation of SAP S4HANA within the operating subsidiaries and the holding company for Terumo in North and South America.
Architecture of SAP Solution:Collect and understand business reporting and information requirements in Supply chain space Develop periodic supply chain analyses nodes and publishes the proactive findings to the business Understand the “as is” reporting requirements to properly prioritize and streamline the number of reports to be developed Facilitate working sessions to define and prioritize required reports and performance metrics Create and manage an inventory of required reports and validate with business and corporate leadership Understand the “out of the box” reports in BI and S4 systems. Make sure that all requirements do not translate into a specific development and determine most appropriate reporting tool Work on BI reports development, test and deploy working with process & development teams under the guidance of Supply Chain Leader.Participate in organization design / master data working sessions. Coordinate with process teams to ensure that the ERP design will enable reporting requirements Assists in developing weekly status reports and communicate status, risks and issues Develops technology landscape to connect various sources for cross-system supply chain reports
Implementation of SAP in Terumo Americas:Work with IT Leaders, SAP COE Leaders, PMO, (external) Consulting Team and (internal) Core Business Team for the successful design, configuration, unit testing, integration testing and user acceptance testing of the SAP S/4HANA implementation. Work with the IT Leaders, SAP COE Leaders, PMO, Project Team and Business stakeholders to proactively and effectively communicate and collaborates with the User Community to address SAP needs and requirements across all operations in the Americas.Support the building of and effectively manage Integration Points between SAP S/4HANA and other TC systems.Help Perform risk assessments of enterprise apps and work closely with project teams on building/configuring applications security.Create clearly defined Instructions and Structured Documentation to track and control project scope.Develop User Documentation in cooperation with the Consultants and Core Business Team.
Ongoing Support & Maintenance:Take ownership for the Global Process Design Template, Configuration, Test Scripts and other associated work products related to “Supply Chain Analytics” to ensure effective control over changes required for localization or legal requirements.Adheres to the policies, standards & baselines to ensure consistency Establish processes, methods and tool for data maintenance request Apply processes and tools to support the SLA(s) established by the Master data operations team to the various business units. Monitor and report on the SLA adherence Support SAP COE in testing and validation efforts related to Maintenance Patches, Version Upgrades and integration on New Bolt-on Applications from time to time as required.Respond to User Help Desk tickets for disposal of service requests from business users.
Key Stakeholders:CIO and IT LeadersSAP COE Leaders and PMO. Senior Management in TC, TAH/TMC, US Subsidiaries, TE, TBCT, other regions External and Internal Auditors Consultants and Corporate Business Partners Acquisition and Integration teams during M&A Due Diligence and post-acquisition transition activities
It is Terumo's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As a Company, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.
Under the leadership and tactical guidance of a SAP COE Leader, the Specialist - SAPSupply Chain Analytics will collaborate with business stakeholders, consultants to help design, develop, deploy and support solutions in SAP S/4HANA, SAP SAC and any associated bolt-on's to meet business unit needs for Supply chain reporting needs and Master Data Management business processes under the guidance of Planning & Analytics Manager. The incumbent will also play a critical role in supporting the developing architecture and implementation of SAP S4HANA within the operating subsidiaries and the holding company for Terumo in North and South America.
Architecture of SAP Solution:Collect and understand business reporting and information requirements in Supply chain space Develop periodic supply chain analyses nodes and publishes the proactive findings to the business Understand the “as is” reporting requirements to properly prioritize and streamline the number of reports to be developed Facilitate working sessions to define and prioritize required reports and performance metrics Create and manage an inventory of required reports and validate with business and corporate leadership Understand the “out of the box” reports in BI and S4 systems. Make sure that all requirements do not translate into a specific development and determine most appropriate reporting tool Work on BI reports development, test and deploy working with process & development teams under the guidance of Supply Chain Leader.Participate in organization design / master data working sessions. Coordinate with process teams to ensure that the ERP design will enable reporting requirements Assists in developing weekly status reports and communicate status, risks and issues Develops technology landscape to connect various sources for cross-system supply chain reports
Implementation of SAP in Terumo Americas:Work with IT Leaders, SAP COE Leaders, PMO, (external) Consulting Team and (internal) Core Business Team for the successful design, configuration, unit testing, integration testing and user acceptance testing of the SAP S/4HANA implementation. Work with the IT Leaders, SAP COE Leaders, PMO, Project Team and Business stakeholders to proactively and effectively communicate and collaborates with the User Community to address SAP needs and requirements across all operations in the Americas.Support the building of and effectively manage Integration Points between SAP S/4HANA and other TC systems.Help Perform risk assessments of enterprise apps and work closely with project teams on building/configuring applications security.Create clearly defined Instructions and Structured Documentation to track and control project scope.Develop User Documentation in cooperation with the Consultants and Core Business Team.
Ongoing Support & Maintenance:Take ownership for the Global Process Design Template, Configuration, Test Scripts and other associated work products related to “Supply Chain Analytics” to ensure effective control over changes required for localization or legal requirements.Adheres to the policies, standards & baselines to ensure consistency Establish processes, methods and tool for data maintenance request Apply processes and tools to support the SLA(s) established by the Master data operations team to the various business units. Monitor and report on the SLA adherence Support SAP COE in testing and validation efforts related to Maintenance Patches, Version Upgrades and integration on New Bolt-on Applications from time to time as required.Respond to User Help Desk tickets for disposal of service requests from business users.
Key Stakeholders:CIO and IT LeadersSAP COE Leaders and PMO. Senior Management in TC, TAH/TMC, US Subsidiaries, TE, TBCT, other regions External and Internal Auditors Consultants and Corporate Business Partners Acquisition and Integration teams during M&A Due Diligence and post-acquisition transition activities
It is Terumo's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As a Company, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.
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Supply chain engineer job description example 2
Bloom Energy supply chain engineer job description
Bloom Energy is the leading force in transforming the way energy is generated and delivered. We are driving toward the parallel goals of growing a dynamic and forward-thinking company while creating a positive impact on our environment. Our company is filled with smart and innovative thinkers and doers, and we never stop striving to improve our technology, to expand and improve our company performance, and to develop and support the many talented employees that serve our mission.
We are looking for a Supply Chain Cost Engineer to join our team in one of today's most exciting growth companies. This role will report to the Director, Supply Chain and will be based in San Jose, CA where we work a hybrid weekly schedule; 3 days in the office and 2 days at home.
Role and Responsibilities:
* Perform should cost analysis and benchmark to comparable industries.
* Drive cost reduction reviews, conduct benchmarking, and develop should-be cost models to meet the current and future needs of the company.
* Lead cross-functional cost reduction projects to successful outcomes.
* Model vendor operations and identify risks and opportunities.
* Monitor changes in processes or methods to calculate effects on overall costs.
* Estimate product costs for existing and new products.
* Prepare detailed reports, both periodically and ad-hoc.
* Forecast and analyze costs of processes, labor and inventory.
* Recommend and direct changes at vendors and internal operations to improve efficiency and cost.
* Monitor and document forecast vs actuals.
* Contribute to developing annual operations plans and budgets, as well as new product costs.
Skills and Experience:
* BS/MS/MBA in Engineering, Supply Chain or Finance.
* 1-3 years of experience in supply chain, ideally in a manufacturing company.
* Strong verbal, written communication skills in English required.
* Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing/planning functions desired.
* Must be proficient in PowerPoint and Excel (formulas and macros).
* High attention to detail and accuracy character traits needed.
* High energy and self -motivated person required.
* Team player who can foster a collaborative work ethic and keep the team on task.
About Bloom Energy:
Bloom Energy's mission is to make clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone in the world. The Company's product, the Bloom Energy Server, delivers highly reliable and resilient, 'Always-On' electric power that is clean and sustainable. Bloom's customers include twenty-five of the Fortune 100 companies and leaders in cloud services and data centers, healthcare, retail, financial services, utilities and many other industries. For more information, visit www.bloomenergy.com
Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.
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We are looking for a Supply Chain Cost Engineer to join our team in one of today's most exciting growth companies. This role will report to the Director, Supply Chain and will be based in San Jose, CA where we work a hybrid weekly schedule; 3 days in the office and 2 days at home.
Role and Responsibilities:
* Perform should cost analysis and benchmark to comparable industries.
* Drive cost reduction reviews, conduct benchmarking, and develop should-be cost models to meet the current and future needs of the company.
* Lead cross-functional cost reduction projects to successful outcomes.
* Model vendor operations and identify risks and opportunities.
* Monitor changes in processes or methods to calculate effects on overall costs.
* Estimate product costs for existing and new products.
* Prepare detailed reports, both periodically and ad-hoc.
* Forecast and analyze costs of processes, labor and inventory.
* Recommend and direct changes at vendors and internal operations to improve efficiency and cost.
* Monitor and document forecast vs actuals.
* Contribute to developing annual operations plans and budgets, as well as new product costs.
Skills and Experience:
* BS/MS/MBA in Engineering, Supply Chain or Finance.
* 1-3 years of experience in supply chain, ideally in a manufacturing company.
* Strong verbal, written communication skills in English required.
* Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing/planning functions desired.
* Must be proficient in PowerPoint and Excel (formulas and macros).
* High attention to detail and accuracy character traits needed.
* High energy and self -motivated person required.
* Team player who can foster a collaborative work ethic and keep the team on task.
About Bloom Energy:
Bloom Energy's mission is to make clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone in the world. The Company's product, the Bloom Energy Server, delivers highly reliable and resilient, 'Always-On' electric power that is clean and sustainable. Bloom's customers include twenty-five of the Fortune 100 companies and leaders in cloud services and data centers, healthcare, retail, financial services, utilities and many other industries. For more information, visit www.bloomenergy.com
Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.
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Supply chain engineer job description example 3
KBR supply chain engineer job description
**Title:**
Engineer Level III (Supply Chain Management)
Our Supply Chain Subject Matter Expert is located at Robins AFB, GA. As a Subject Matter Expert, you will work with a team of driven, supportive, and highly skilled professionals. Act as a mentor to less experienced personnel in the performance of Supply Chain related tasks, independent of Air Force Support. Interface with higher HQs, AFLCMC, and AFSC in the resolution of inquiries, policy development, preparation and presentation of briefings, and preparation and support of compliance inspections. Negotiate critical and controversial issues with top-level engineers and other organizations. Perform advisory and consulting work for the organization.
**Required Qualifications**
+ Undergraduate degree in Engineering
+ Minimum 10 years related experience
+ Extensive experience in studies and analysis in specified field, understanding of emerging and advanced trends in said field.
+ Understanding of OSS&E policy and procedures related to 448 SCMW supported systems, subcomponents, and NSNs.
+ Ability to effectively handle task specific questions and engage in advanced problem solving.
+ Familiarity with Defense Working Capital Fund, Consolidated Sustainment Activity Group (CSAG) policy and processes related to the budgeting and the execution of engineering projects.
+ Experience using DLA Form 339 and AFTO Form 202 when addressing problems and questions related to policy and processes for engineering dispositions.
+ Experience with market research and procurement processes utilized in the acquisition and repair of replacement spare parts.
+ Experience with the processes, policy, and practices used in the creation and management of engineering technical data and Technical Order content.
+ Experience with senior supply management
+ In-depth knowledge of the key technical areas and the support of those areas
+ Secret Security Clearance
**Additional Notes**
+ Relocation Allowance
In compliance with the U.S. federal government's vaccine mandate, only candidates who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have a reasonable accommodation or approved medical exception will be considered for this position.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Engineer Level III (Supply Chain Management)
Our Supply Chain Subject Matter Expert is located at Robins AFB, GA. As a Subject Matter Expert, you will work with a team of driven, supportive, and highly skilled professionals. Act as a mentor to less experienced personnel in the performance of Supply Chain related tasks, independent of Air Force Support. Interface with higher HQs, AFLCMC, and AFSC in the resolution of inquiries, policy development, preparation and presentation of briefings, and preparation and support of compliance inspections. Negotiate critical and controversial issues with top-level engineers and other organizations. Perform advisory and consulting work for the organization.
**Required Qualifications**
+ Undergraduate degree in Engineering
+ Minimum 10 years related experience
+ Extensive experience in studies and analysis in specified field, understanding of emerging and advanced trends in said field.
+ Understanding of OSS&E policy and procedures related to 448 SCMW supported systems, subcomponents, and NSNs.
+ Ability to effectively handle task specific questions and engage in advanced problem solving.
+ Familiarity with Defense Working Capital Fund, Consolidated Sustainment Activity Group (CSAG) policy and processes related to the budgeting and the execution of engineering projects.
+ Experience using DLA Form 339 and AFTO Form 202 when addressing problems and questions related to policy and processes for engineering dispositions.
+ Experience with market research and procurement processes utilized in the acquisition and repair of replacement spare parts.
+ Experience with the processes, policy, and practices used in the creation and management of engineering technical data and Technical Order content.
+ Experience with senior supply management
+ In-depth knowledge of the key technical areas and the support of those areas
+ Secret Security Clearance
**Additional Notes**
+ Relocation Allowance
In compliance with the U.S. federal government's vaccine mandate, only candidates who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have a reasonable accommodation or approved medical exception will be considered for this position.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Updated March 14, 2024