Engineer I - Operations Strategy

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States and the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this role.

Job Description

The Engineer - Operations Strategy researches, designs, and develops capacity and demand planning models to improve ABF Freight's forecasting, costing, and operational efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze relationships between company assets and current and projected business levels. Company assets include equipment, workforce, technology, and facilities.
• Model and provide internal guidance on network capacity and demand trends.
• Create automated engineering tools to provide greater autonomy to corporate and field level management.
• Research and evaluate new technologies, methods, and equipment to enhance operational efficiencies and reduce costs.
• Analyze costing inputs and methodologies to provide operational guidance for ABF Freight's shipment level costing model.
• Evaluate measurement systems for the continual improvement of ABF Freight's processes and procedures.
• Communicate findings to appropriate personnel to aid in the everyday and future decision-making process.
• Perform ad-hoc projects on analytics as required by VP's or other department heads.
• Utilize knowledge and understanding of the quality process, Lean Six Sigma, and be able to apply tools or technology in business cases.
• Maintain a positive attitude in a highly intense environment.
• Work in a team setting to accomplish departmental goals.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Other duties and projects, as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial engineering.
• Other Engineering degrees and degrees with a strong analytical background may be considered.

Computer Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. General familiarity with data gathering and/or visualization applications utilizing SQL.

Certifications:

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, preferred

Additional Requirements:

• Understanding of engineering principles and statistical concepts.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to execute, present, and effectively communicate complex analysis projects.
• Familiarity with freight loading and delivery concepts, LTL networks, and policies and procedures.
• Ability to use spreadsheets, computer models, and computer-generated reports. Ability to learn new systems quickly.

Competencies:

• Data Gathering and Reporting
• Analytical Thinking
• Effective Communications
• Managing Multiple Priorities
• Problem Solving
• Relationship Management
• Planning and Organizing
• Process Improvement

Other Details

Work Hours:

• Generally, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with occasional irregular hours depending on workload.

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal (0%-25%)

Compensation:

• This is a salary position paid biweekly.
• Variable compensation is included.

About Us

ArcBest is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that's helped businesses build better supply chains for over a century. With 14,000+ employees across 230 campuses and service centers, we connect owned assets, a broad brokerage network and innovative technology to deliver end-to-end supply chain solutions for customers around the world.