Sr. Supply Chain Engineer

McLane Company, Inc.
Rocky Mount, NC
Take your career further with McLane!

McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America’s most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long-term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.

The Senior Supply Chain Engineer is responsible for leading the design, analysis, and optimization of customer and internal inbound-to-final mile distributor supply chain networks to improve service levels, reduce costs, and support strategic growth initiatives. This role combines advanced analytics, project management, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative supply chain solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in logistics, operations research, and supply chain modeling, with a proven ability to drive measurable improvements across complex networks. This position is for our KINEXO center in Rocky Mount, NC.

Benefits You Can Count On

  • Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
  • Paid time off begins day one.
  • 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
  • Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What you’ll do as a Senior Supply Chain Engineer:

  • Design and optimize supply chain networks, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution strategies.
  • Lead cross-functional projects focused on cost reduction, service improvement, operational efficiency, and increased revenue.
  • Conduct scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis to evaluate trade-offs and provide strategic direction on optimal solutions.
  • Utilize advanced analytics and supply chain design tools (e.g., Optilogic, Llamasoft, or comparable software) to support data-driven decision-making.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Sales/ National Accounts, Business Analyst, Operations, Procurement, IT, Accounting) and external customers/ supply chain partners to design and implement supply chain initiatives that increase profitability for KINEXO and provide value to external partners.
  • Develop and maintain models to support strategic planning, capacity management, and contingency planning.
  • Support the business development activities as needed to include visits to potential customers share results from network design activities.
  • Participate as needed in RFI’s and RFP’s for new and existing customers.
  • Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership with clear business cases and ROI analysis.
  • Mentor other supply chain engineers and analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Qualifications you’ll bring as a Senior Supply Chain Engineer:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or related field (Masters Preferred) with 7+ years’ work experience
  • 5+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or operations consulting/ business development
  • Proficiency in supply chain modeling tools and data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in Advanced Excel/ Power Query, PowerBI or Tableau, and knowledge of SQL, Python, or R
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Experience with ERP and TMS systems (e.g., AFS, Mercury Gate. SAP, Oracle, Manhattan).
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely.
  • This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

Fit the following? We want you here!

  • Teamwork oriented
  • Organized
  • Problem solver
  • Detailed

Our roadmap. Our story.

We’ve been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit

Primary Location United States-North Carolina-Rocky Mount

Work Locations Kinexo

Business Unit

FS694

Job Logistics/Engineering

Schedule Full-time

Shift 1st - Day

Employee Status Regular
Posted 2025-12-28

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