Director - Supply Chain Engineering

Armada’s Supply Chain Engineering department is in search of talent interested in solving various types of problems for new clients. Typical supply chain solutions provided by Armada include: Network Optimization, Sourcing Optimization, large scale transportation / warehouse solutions, advanced analytics, and software solutions. Significant exposure to data visualization tools, and modeling tools, such as Llamasoft Supply Chain Guru, will be required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The core responsibility is to develop and communicate solutions for various parts of new clients’ supply chains. Critical aspects of the role involve: comprehending the problem, developing a method to quantify both the current scenario and possible solutions, and communicating the solution back to the client.
• The ability to structure, validate, and analyze this data for use in various types of analysis is critical to the success of the position.
• The role will require the use of various types of software to solve problems. Types of software include the following: Network Optimization (Llamasoft), Data Manipulation (SQL, Excel, ML), Data Visualization (Spotfire, Tableau, or similar).
• This role will own and lead long and/or complex engineering projects. Balancing these projects will require collaborating with clients and internal support to align their strategy and expectations with the considerations of other projects.
• The success of the role can be greatly enhanced through collaboration with fellow engineers, project partners, and clients.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience Requirement

Minimum:

• 5-8 years of experience in supply chain modeling and data analysis
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research
• Comfort in presenting analytical results to internal / external customers

Preferred:

• 8+ years of experience with data analysis, modeling, and consulting.
• Experience developing and/or utilizing logistics-related modeling tools such as Llamasoft Supply Chain Guru
• Experience in Transportation, Warehousing, and Inventory Management related projects
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tibco Spotfire, Tableau, Power BI
• Experience in a consulting, sales, or business development role

Language and Technical Skills requirement

• Advanced skills in Microsoft, Data visualization, Python, SQL, and optimization applications
• Ability to aggregate, manipulate, and automate data for efficient upload into supply chain modeling applications
• Data-driven, fact-based, detail-oriented approach to analysis and problem solving
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal & written) with internal/external clients
• Strong Project Management skills and ability to work independently within a team environment

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is usually performed in a hybrid office environment with normal noise levels. Involves prolonged sitting and computer usage.
• Work may involve travel (20-30%)

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required. Its contents imply no contractual obligation and may be changed by the company at any time.