Job Information
Shaw Industries Inc Network Optimization Engineer in Dalton, Georgia
Job Title
Network Optimization Engineer
Position Overview
Shaw Industries is looking for a Network Optimization Engine er. The position will be responsible for leveraging existing and new software tools to optimize Shaw's Global Logistics Network. This role will involve working with various systems, including Network Modeling Software, Transportation Management System (TMS), Warehouse Management System (WMS), Yard Management System (YMS), and Labor Management System (LMS). The primary focus will be on creating and maintaining network models, running scenarios, interpreting results, and driving improvement initiatives across Global Logistics .
Responsibilities include :
Network Optimization:
Create and maint ain mode ls in network modeling software.
Investigate opportunities to optimize the network for speed, cost, and flexibility.
Run "What If" scenarios in the models and interpret the results.
Communicate findings and recommendations to leadership.
Maximizing Management Systems:
Explore ways to fully lever age and maximize existing management systems such as TMS, WMS, YMS, LMS, etc.
Improve and maint ain data accuracy within these systems.
Challenge existing processes and drive service improvement and cost savings.
Estab lish new standard processes and track improvements.
Project Management:
Work on multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Adapt to shifting priorities and demon strate the ability to pick up new systems and processes quickly.
Drive improvement initiatives across Global Logistics.
Data Analysis and Communication:
Utili ze data analytics to analyze complex data and make recommendations and decisions based on results.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the company.
Demonstrate understanding of financial performance metrics and tools.
Teamwork and Collaboration:
Work in a team environment to maximize company resources.
Demon strate good organizational and time-management skills.
Set challenging goals and work diligently to achieve them.
Promote change as necessary in a continually improving organization.
Requirements :
Bachelor's degree in Engineering , Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in related field
Experience with data analytics and modeling software.
Ability to work on multiple complex projects simultaneously.
St rong communication s kills, both verbal and written.
Pr oficiency i n Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Windows.
De monstrated a bility to analyze complex data and make recommendations.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Willingness to travel approximately 10%-15% of the time.
Competencies:
Deliver Compelling Communication
Influence Others
Initiate Action
Innovate
Build Trusting Relationships
Shaw b enefits include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance and disability coverage
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Health savings account
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401K and Retirement Plans
Product discounts for employees
Adoption a ssistance
Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA , and Cartersville, GA, location s )
And much more.
Work Shift
8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM
Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.