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Cencora · 2 days ago

Simulation Engineer- Supply Chain

United, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$89K/yr - $127K/yr

5+ years exp

Cencora is an innovative company dedicated to creating healthier futures. They are seeking a Supply Chain Simulation Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of tools and strategies for data-driven decision making within the supply chain.

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Hiring Manager

Mara Petrinovich

Responsibilities

Create simulation models of our distribution centers that will help determine efficiency opportunities

Understand and have experience with design and / or implementation of automation solutions such as conveyors, sorters, high speed picking and packaging lines, robotic work cells

Work closely with other teams, such as Engineering and Operations, in the validation of the models and in the design of potential scenarios that will improve the total outcome

Collaborate in developing a cost to serve model

Implement and support the new inhouse simulation capabilities – process, tools, training

Collaborate in the creation of business cases to close gaps and define capex requirements

Provide advice and insights on improving existing simulation capabilities

Design interactive business intelligence dashboards to share input and outputs

Develop and train team to utilize self-service modeling functionality

Stay up to date with modeling and simulations trends

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Simulation modelingAutomation solutionsData analytics toolsBusiness intelligence toolsCloud PlatformsProgramming SQLProgramming PythonCost/benefit analysisProject ManagementAnalytical skillsTeam collaborationEffective communicationPresentation skillsOrganizational skills

Required

A Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Quantitative Methods, Data Science or related field or equivalent professional qualification/workplace skills

Requires five (5) to seven (7) years of directly related and progressively responsible experience

Hands-on experience using simulation and analytical tools to solve operational problems

Practical experience with Simulation frameworks (discrete-event, agent-based) and technologies such as AnyLogic/Arena/EnterpriseDynamics/FlexSim/etc

Project Management / Agile hands-on experience

Experience working in an Operations environment

Experience with business intelligence tools (PowerBI, Tableau, Qlik)

Experience pulling and cleaning data from Cloud Platforms (Google, Azure), or Supply Chain Tools (including ERP, WMS, TMS, Inventory & Forecasting Tools)

Experience programming with data analytic tools such as SQL, Python, DataBricks, etc

Experience transforming CAD data into simulation tools

Experience building business cases and cost/benefit analysis to support strategic decision making

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues quickly and innovative

Team oriented and collaborative working style

Growth mindset, positive attitude and strong interest in solving business challenges and adapting to a changing work environment

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to communicate (and work) effectively with people from different technical and business backgrounds

Presentation skills: ability to present and discuss technical information in a manner that establishes rapport, persuades others, and establishes understanding for technical and non-technical audiences

Strong organizational skills; attention to detail

Must be able to interact well with others both directly (face-to-face) and remotely within a multi-discipline shared work environment

Ability to influence through the use of data and insights while showing tactful discretion with difficult/sensitive information

Travel required per project, estimated at 2 weeks per quarter

Ability to manage multiple projects