
Solutions Engineering, Simulation Supervisor
UPS
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Antonio • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $69,180 - $128,220 per year
About the role
- The Solutions Design and Implementation (SOLDI) Supervisor works within the Supply Chain Optimization (SCO) practice area as a Supply Chain Consultant.
- Develops and implements solutions related to a customer’s overall supply chain.
- Optimizes customer’s warehousing, transportation, and distribution networks.
- Manages various types of supply chain and distribution analysis projects, engineering projects, provides subject matter expertise, and interfaces with SCO team members and customer-facing counterparts.
- Leverages Digital Twin Simulation technology to create virtual replicas of complex supply chain environments.
- Gathers and analyzes granular operational data to simulate "what-if" scenarios.
- Responsible for presenting simulated solutions to stakeholders.
- Manages the entire simulation project lifecycle from data ingestion to deployment of optimized workflows.
- Assists in developing advanced sales strategies that highlight our predictive modeling capabilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree Required: Preferred fields include Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Data Science, or Operations Research.
- 2 years specifically focused on building and running discrete-event simulation (DES) models.
- Proficiency in industry-standard simulation tools such as FlexSim, AnyLogic, Simio, or Demo3D.
- Strong command of SQL, Python, or R for data cleaning and statistical analysis of SKU velocity and order profiles.
- 3D Modeling & CAD experience (AutoCAD, SketchUp, etc.).
- Consultative Approach: Ability to interview on-site stakeholders and translate qualitative "floor knowledge" into quantitative model parameters.
- Complex Problem Solving: A natural aptitude for identifying bottlenecks and a "test-and-learn" mindset when optimizing layout designs.
- Executive Communication: Excellence in visualizing complex data sets into clear, compelling narratives for customer-facing sales presentations and cost-justification meetings.
- Project Management: Ability to manage multiple simulation projects simultaneously, adhering to strict timelines from the data-gathering phase through to final deployment.
Benefits
- Medical/prescription drug coverage
- Dental & Vision Benefits
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Disability Income Protection Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Educational Assistance Program
- 401(k) retirement program
- Vacation
- Paid Holidays and Personal time
- Paid Sick/Family and Medical Leave time as required by law
- Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program
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Hard Skills & Tools
Discrete-event simulation (DES)SQLPythonR3D ModelingCADData cleaningStatistical analysisPredictive modelingSupply chain optimization
Soft Skills
Consultative approachComplex problem solvingExecutive communicationProject management