Job Title:

Sr. Logistics Engineer, CVD

Department:

Engineering & Science

Country:

United States of America

State/Province:

Arkansas

City:

Lowell

Full/Part Time:

Full time

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, the position applies engineering techniques and quantitative methods to solve complex problems and add value to the organization. The incumbent will coordinate with internal and external customers to understand the parameters of projects and provide guidance to junior team members.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of complex transportation, network, and operational solutions that drive significant business value
• Serve as a subject matter expert in transportation network design and solution development, guiding stakeholders through complex operational and customer challenges
• Solve highly complex and ambiguous business problems using advanced analytics, modeling, optimization, and simulation techniques
• Serve as a trusted advisor to customers, stakeholders, and leadership by translating business needs into practical and innovative solutions
• Lead large-scale projects and initiatives from concept through implementation, coordinating across multiple functions and stakeholders
• Influence decision-making through clear communication of insights, recommendations, risks, and tradeoffs to technical and executive audiences
• Develop and enhance analytical tools, performance metrics, and reporting frameworks that drive strategic decision-making
• Apply advanced industrial engineering and operations research methodologies, including network design, routing, scheduling, optimization, and scenario modeling
• Quantify, communicate, and present project outcomes, including financial impact, service improvements, and operational efficiencies
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers, contributing to the development of engineering best practices and team capabilities
• Evaluate emerging business needs, technologies, and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement

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
• 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:

00635262 Sr. Logistics Engineer, CVD (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.