Supply Chain Engineer

Overview

C.H. Robinson is seeking a Supply Chain Engineer to design solutions and develop capabilities that support the strategic vision of C.H. Robinson and its customers. In this role, you will optimize customers’ supply chains—from sourcing to transportation, to warehouse management and beyond—using problem‑solving and data analysis to craft efficient processes and provide stakeholders with actionable insights through financial baselines and savings calculations.

You will have the opportunity to lead enterprise‑level projects, shaping supply chain strategies for both C.H. Robinson and our customers.

This is a hybrid position, with in‑office presence required 4 days a week at our office in Chicago, IL.

The duties and responsibilities of this position consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Analyze historic and forecasted data to generate summaries, baselines, and cost improvement opportunities
• Develop moderately complex solutions and recommendations for customer issues or opportunities using technical expertise and judgment
• Self‑guided and capable of working independently to implement customer solutions, including documenting customer procedures, training, and resolving operational issues
• Manage projects including defining scope, developing project plans, tracking activities, reporting on progress and milestones, and measuring results
• Align and communicate with customers or internal stakeholders to gather information, voice of the customer, scope, opportunities, deliverables, and project milestones
• Generate appropriate communications for delivering project updates and summaries to internal and external audiences
• Assist in the development and continuous improvement of department strategies for team skill and capability development
• May lead small project teams within the department or function
• Receive coaching, guidance, and feedback to support personal and technical skill development

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 2 years of professional work experience
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel to analyze and summarize data (graphs, charts, formulas, functions, macros, VBA, solvers, and regression analysis)
• Experience using data visualization and analytical tools
• Ability to travel a minimum of 10% (domestically and internationally)

Preferred:

• Ability to identify trends, patterns and outliers in supply chain data and form insights and recommendations; ability to coach others in storytelling with data
• Strong delegation, organization, and task management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment while managing multiple projects and goals
• Understanding of end‑to‑end supply chain functions and relationships
• Champion of lean processes and tools for continuous improvement

We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.

Compensation Range

$66,900.00 - $

The base pay range displayed on the job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for this specific location. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.

C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value diverse experiences and backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment free from harassment and discrimination where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.

EOE
· Disabled
· Veteran

Your Health, Wealth and Self

Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide top‑tier benefits that matter to you most, including:

• Three medical plans including
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Enhanced Fertility benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
• Dental and Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Paid observed holidays
• 2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) for U.S. salaried employees; PTO for all other employees in the U.S. and Canada
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community
• Charitable Giving Match Program
• 401(k) with 6% company matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Broad range of career development, networking, and team‑building opportunities

Learn more about our benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing page.