Position: Supply Chain Engineer 3
JOB TYPE: W2, Onsite, Full-Time Contract (18 Months)
Location: Lafayette, IN
Compensation: $44 – $46/hr
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Supply Chain Engineer to support critical sourcing, resourcing, and supply chain planning initiatives for a global heavy equipment manufacturer. This role will serve as the Supply Chain lead for New Source Introduction (NSI) projects, helping develop and implement supply chain solutions that support major business objectives.
The ideal candidate will have experience in supply chain planning, project management, supplier management, inventory planning, and manufacturing operations. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, stakeholder management, project leadership, and the ability to work effectively across multiple functions.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead Supply Chain activities supporting sourcing and resourcing initiatives
• Manage New Source Introduction (NSI) projects from sourcing through production readiness
• Perform Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analyses and supplier risk assessments
• Develop dual sourcing and capacity planning strategies
• Analyze supply chain planning parameters and drive process improvements
• Coordinate activities between purchasing, engineering, logistics, operations, and suppliers
• Track project timelines, milestones, risks, and critical path activities
• Support supplier transitions, inventory strategies, and production readiness efforts
• Develop and present project updates to management and key stakeholders
• Represent Supply Chain in sourcing councils and project gateway meetings
• Lead cross-functional teams to implement supply chain solutions supporting business objectives
• Drive accountability, process standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Project management experience leading cross-functional initiatives
• Experience working within manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, procurement, or operations environments
• Strong understanding of supply chain planning principles and processes
• Experience with MRP systems and supply chain planning tools
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills
• Ability to work onsite in Lafayette, IN
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's degree in a Supply Chain-related discipline
• Previous Supply Chain Planning Analyst or Supply Chain Engineer experience
• Strategic sourcing or purchasing experience
• Six Sigma training or certification
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations or large-scale supply chains
• Inventory planning and demand planning experience
• Knowledge of CPS Supply Chain principles
• Process flow mapping and documentation experience
• Experience with MAMM MRP, Lognet, MRC, EDI, MESL, FRACS, or Pull Manager systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Experience leading supplier transitions and resourcing projects
• Strong presentation and communication skills across all organizational levels
#LI-RG1
#INDOEM