Supply Chain Process Improvement Specialist

Job description

Join KEYENCE as a Supply Chain Process Improvement Specialist Location: Itasca, IL (Distribution Center): Total Compensation (Base + Bonus): $81,281 As a Supply Chain Process Improvement Specialist , you will serve as the analytical and continuous improvement lead for KEYENCE Distribution Center operations. This role focuses on performance analysis, root-cause problem solving, and process design—not warehouse supervision. You’ll partner with internal teams and 3PL providers to evaluate how work is performed, identify gaps, and drive measurable improvements in cost, service, quality, and reliability. Qualifications Preferred Skills What We Offer Why KEYENCE? KEYENCE is an at-will, Equal Opportunity Employer. - Analyze DC performance using KPIs (service, productivity, inventory, cycle time, exceptions) - Identify trends, bottlenecks, and root causes across inbound, outbound, returns, and inventory movement - Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, PDCA) and document current/future-state processes - Drive 3PL accountability through KPI tracking and operational reviews - Support WMS/WCS, process, and equipment issue resolution; manage corrective actions and documentation - Bache...