Industrial Engineer - Warehouse/Distribution

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Location:

This role is based in Plainfield, IN and requires you to work onsite 5 days per week.

To be considered, you must live within commuting distance , as regular in-person collaboration is a key part of the role.

Job Summary

BDA brings the world’s biggest brands to life through promotional merchandise. Fortune 500 companies come to us looking to connect with their consumers on an emotional level. We create three-dimensional advertising that people invite into their homes, offices, cars and classrooms. We let people see, touch, feel, own and interact with a brand in a way no other marketing permits. It’s what we like to call the Power of Merchandise.

Duties And Responsibilities

Report and drive improvement within the site through the monitoring of the key Industrial Engineering metrics, leveraging automated dashboards and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, SQL-based reporting) to provide real-time visibility into performance

Develop, analyze, and maintain accurate department forecast based on both historical and forecast data, incorporating financial modeling, scenario analysis, and volume-driven cost projections

Support BDA by developing a solid process foundation and data integrity to support process improvement through the organization, including the standardization and automation of recurring reports and data pipelines

Work with the facility operations and corporate teams on the definition and delivery of reports and operational queries as needed to support the business

Support and/or maintain all Industrial Engineering essential duties and responsibilities, including time studies, labor planning, and productivity analysis

Maintain and continuously improve existing engineered labor standards while developing and implementing new standards based on time studies, operational data, and evolving process requirements to drive productivity and accuracy

Standardize the configuration of the systems used (e.g., Manhattan SCALE, Oracle EBS, IBM Cognos (SCI), Exacta Sentinel, LMS, ADP), while improving reporting consistency and usability across platforms

Develop and maintain the Industrial Engineering succession plan for the site

Develop and maintain site key process flow charts, incorporating current-state and future-state process mapping to support continuous improvement initiatives

Partner with site and corporate leadership to develop, update, and monitor budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment between operational performance, volume trends, and financial targets.

Job Skills And Traits

Strong business acumen; particularly in order fulfillment, inventory control and/or distribution, with the ability to connect operational performance to financial impact

Understanding and application of a broad range of industrial engineering tools (i.e. work measurement, simulation, process mapping, facilities and workstation design, operations research, etc.), with a strong emphasis on applying these tools through data and reporting systems

Strong financial and analytical ability, including experience with forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and cost modeling

Ability to learn and become proficient as a Super User level with new software systems, Fulfillment/Distribution applications and processes, including reporting and analytics platforms

Coach and mentor the BDA team on Key Metrics, KPI’s, and control tools, with an emphasis on building data literacy and self-service reporting capabilities

Advanced proficiency with Excel/Power BI/Smartsheet, including complex formulas, Power Query, data modeling, and automation of recurring reporting processes

Knowledge of demand forecasting, total cost analysis, and supply chain management fundamentals, with practical application in financial and operational planning

Strong process improvement skills, Six Sigma mindset, and demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), including the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders

5+ years of cumulative Industrial Engineering experience in production, manufacturing, fulfillment, or distribution environments

Proven track record of successful change management accomplishments, implementing and managing continuous improvements and cost reduction programs

Previous systems implements/testing experience, including data validation and reporting alignment

New building startup and multiple building campus experience

Experience with Manhattan Associates SCALE Cloud WMS, Oracle EBS, and labor and productivity planning applications

Experience integrating a Warehouse Management System (WMS) to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and material handling equipment (MHE) systems, with a focus on data flow and reporting consistency

Qualifications

BA Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management or similar

WMS/ERP experience with Manhattan SCALE, Oracle EBS, IBM Cognos (SCI), Exacta Sentinel, LMS, ADP

Demonstrated experience in expert manipulation of data to quickly highlight trends and draw accurate conclusions from the data, including building automated reporting solutions and dashboards

Successful experience in process improvement initiatives, particularly those driven by data analysis and performance tracking

Experience conducting tracking and data analysis, including development of KPIs, scorecards, and executive-level reporting

Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint), Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project, and e-mail skills required

Direct to consumer fulfillment operations/e-commerce industry experience

Why BDA? BDA is a place where creativity, partnership, and customer care come together. For more than 40 years, we have helped some of the world’s most recognized brands create memorable experiences through branded merchandise, gifting, and custom programs. We are proud of the work we do, the relationships we build, and the people behind it all. At BDA, you will find a team that values collaboration, innovation, and a “get it done” mindset — while still making space for creativity, growth, and meaningful impact.

Our Core Values:

BDA is a Team and a Family

Always Strive to Be The Best

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Tigger Attitude

Work Hard, Play Hard

Make It Happen the Best Way

Total Client Affinity & Advocacy

Want to learn more? So much to explore

BDA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bda_inc/

Harper + Scott (a BDA company): https://www.harperandscott.com/ & https://www.instagram.com/harperandscott/

swagup (a BDA company) end-to-end Merch Ecommerce site: https://www.swagup.com/

Idea Planet (a BDA company): https://www.ideaplanetlp.com/about

BDA Careers Page: https://www.bdainc.com/careers/

LinkedIn – BDA page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bdainc/

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The base salary range for this position is $95,000 to $105,000. If you are hired at BDA, your compensation will be determined based on factors that may include geographic location, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any offer. In the spirit of pay transparency, the range listed is the full base salary range for the role and hiring at the top of the range would not be typical, in order to allow for future salary growth. The r