What are the responsibilities and job description for the Expert Logistics Engineer, Managed Logistics position at J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.?
Job Summary
Under general supervision, this position applies strong engineering techniques and quantitative methods to provide solutions and best business practices in various areas of the organization. The incumbent serves as a subject matter expert to internal and external customers.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Management, or related field, or foreign equivalent, or suitable combination of education, experience, and training with 5 years of experience in Industrial Engineering or related field OR Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Management, or related field, or foreign equivalent with 3 years of experience in Industrial Engineering AND Demonstration of the following Experience in data visualization software, statistics, operations research, linear programming, forecasting, predictive modeling, relational databases, and/or SQL
Compensation
Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.
Benefits
The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.
Education
Bachelors: Industrial Engineering (Required), Bachelors: Management Information Systems (Required), Bachelors: Mathematics (Required), Bachelors: Statistics (Required), Masters: Industrial Engineering, Masters: Management Information Systems, Masters: Mathematics, Masters: Statistics
Work Experience
Engineering
Certifications
Job Opening ID:
00648534 Expert Logistics Engineer, Managed Logistics (Open)
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Both J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. and Hunt Mexicana S.A. de C.V. are equal employment opportunity employers without regard to any characteristic protected under applicable law, including veterans and disability.
Under general supervision, this position applies strong engineering techniques and quantitative methods to provide solutions and best business practices in various areas of the organization. The incumbent serves as a subject matter expert to internal and external customers.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Utilize specialized knowledge of the business and areas of expertise to serve as a subject matter expert for the organization
- Interpret business issues and requirements to provide optimal solutions
- Evaluate and solve complex and ambiguous problems using technical and quantitative methods
- Lead and/or support interdisciplinary projects to accomplish business goals Present complex technical information and sell engineering solutions to external customers and internal leadership
- Build professional relationships with internal and external customers to influence decisions and strategies
- Train, mentor, coach, and onboard junior team members
- Lead collaborations with cross-functional teams to create and implement solutions
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Management, or related field, or foreign equivalent, or suitable combination of education, experience, and training with 5 years of experience in Industrial Engineering or related field OR Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Management, or related field, or foreign equivalent with 3 years of experience in Industrial Engineering AND Demonstration of the following Experience in data visualization software, statistics, operations research, linear programming, forecasting, predictive modeling, relational databases, and/or SQL
Compensation
Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.
Benefits
The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.
Education
Bachelors: Industrial Engineering (Required), Bachelors: Management Information Systems (Required), Bachelors: Mathematics (Required), Bachelors: Statistics (Required), Masters: Industrial Engineering, Masters: Management Information Systems, Masters: Mathematics, Masters: Statistics
Work Experience
Engineering
Certifications
Job Opening ID:
00648534 Expert Logistics Engineer, Managed Logistics (Open)
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Both J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. and Hunt Mexicana S.A. de C.V. are equal employment opportunity employers without regard to any characteristic protected under applicable law, including veterans and disability.