Industrial Engineer

Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA

. Collaborate with people at all levels to strengthen Penguin Random House's publishing supply chain .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeCrawfordsville • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain operations and industrial engineering, with a strong focus on process improvement, automation implementation, and data analysis. Proficient in advanced Excel and warehouse management systems, with the ability to communicate findings effectively across various organizational levels.

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Supply Chain OperationsWarehouse Management SystemsAdvanced Excel SkillsProcess ImprovementAutomation Implementation

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisActivity-Based CostingLabor ModelsFlow Chart DevelopmentTime Studies

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteExcel

Industry Keywords

Operational InitiativesMaterial HandlingDistribution OperationsCross-Functional ProjectsVendor Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with people at all levels to strengthen Penguin Random House's publishing supply chain
Support major operational initiatives across the distribution network
Support large-scale automation and material handling implementation at the Crawfordsville Operations Center
Collaborate across sites on analysis and project work
Evaluate existing processes and identify improvement opportunities
Develop new approaches supporting operational growth and efficiency
Build analyses in Excel and communicate findings clearly to varied audiences
Conduct time studies and develop flow charts in warehouse environments
Test system enhancements and train others
Develop activity-based costing and labor models
Support warehouse management system implementations
Design new facilities
Implement automation and material handling solutions
Contribute to distribution operations analyses and projects, taking on increasing ownership over time

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in industrial engineering, supply chain operations, or a related technical field
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Advanced Excel skills, including experience working with complex formulas
Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple projects, and adapt to changing conditions
Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across functions and levels of the organization
Experience leading or supporting cross-functional projects preferred
Experience working with external vendors preferred
Experience implementing or supporting warehouse management systems preferred
Experience implementing or supporting automation systems and material handling equipment preferred
Experience training others preferred
Experience extracting, analyzing, and summarizing large data sets preferred
This is an onsite role, Monday through Friday
Some non-standard and weekend work is expected during system implementations
Travel is required as needed based on project work
Attendance at trade shows and industry conferences may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical benefits beginning on the first day
401(k)
Generous paid time off program
Professional development through attendance at trade shows and industry conferences