July 18, 2026
Distribution Operations Analyst
Mid • On-site
Chicago, IL
Formerra is a preeminent distributor of engineered materials, connecting the world's leading polymer producers with thousands of OEMs and brand owners across healthcare, consumer, industrial, and mobility markets. Powered by technical and commercial expertise, it brings a distinctive combination of portfolio depth, supply chain strength, industry knowledge, service, leading ecommerce capabilities, and ingenuity.
Key Capabilities
- Problem-solving mindset supported by a skilled and experienced commercial team across healthcare, consumer, industrial, and mobility markets
- Expansive material portfolio including engineering thermoplastics and traditional polymers
- Integrated, long-standing relationships with global suppliers
- Highly specialized technical, processing, and design support
- Regulatory-compliant material support and expertise
Position Summary
The Analyst, Distribution Operations supports both day-to-day operations and strategic planning of the distribution network. The role focuses on analyzing data, identifying operational inefficiencies, and implementing process improvements while collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain high service levels and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze warehouse operations, performance metrics, and logistics data to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities
- Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and KPIs related to warehouse productivity, inventory accuracy, transportation costs, and order fulfillment
- Partner with warehouse, transportation, and supply chain teams to streamline distribution processes and enhance operational efficiency
- Support implementation of new technologies, systems, and process improvements in distribution and logistics
- Monitor and forecast inventory movement, demand trends, and capacity requirements to optimize storage
- Provide analytical support for network optimization projects including warehouse space utilization, transportation routing, and carrier performance
- Collaborate with IT to ensure data accuracy and integration between systems such as WMS, TMS, and ERP
- Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving related to delays, errors, and distribution disruptions
- Create and manage quality policies, work instructions, and learning materials related to distribution operations
- Manage and resolve complaints in the company quality system (ETQ)
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business, industrial engineering, or related field
- 3+ years in a distribution, logistics, or supply chain analyst role preferred
Preferred
- Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
Core Competencies & Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI
- Familiarity with WMS, TMS, and ERP systems including SAP, Oracle, and Manhattan
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
- Project management experience is a plus
Disclaimers
- Legal authorization to work in the specified country is required. Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
- This description reflects the general nature and level of work expected for the role and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of responsibilities and qualifications.
- Employment is at will and may be terminated by either the employee or employer at any time.
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Formerra is committed to a fair and legitimate recruitment process and advises candidates to remain cautious of recruitment scams and unsolicited communications.
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On-site
Romeoville, IL
🏢 Summary: Evergreen opportunity for Account Manager and Senior Account Manager roles focused on driving profitable growth through new business development and strategic account management in engineered materials distribution. The role combines consultative selling, technical product guidance, and cross-functional collaboration, with significant travel and autonomous work. Ideal for experienced sales professionals with strong technical aptitude and CRM proficiency. 🗂️ Requirements: High school diploma or GED, Bachelor’s degree in Plastics or Polymer Engineering, Business, Chemistry, or related field (preferred), 5+ years of sales experience in distribution, manufacturing, sales, or account management, Experience in new business development and account management, Proficiency in MS Word and Excel, SAP experience (preferred), Strong technical aptitude, Ability to manage CRM data and sales metrics, Ability to travel up to 75%, Legal authorization to work in the specified country 📃 Skills: CRM, SAP, Excel, Word, Forecasting, Budgeting, Prospecting, ColdCalling, Reporting, Polymers 🏢 Description: Position Overview Formerra Distribution is always searching for exceptional sales professionals to join the team. This evergreen posting is intended for future Account Manager and Senior Account Manager openings as the business continues to expand. The role focuses on building strong customer relationships, delivering value, and driving profitable growth in a dynamic environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Drive profitable revenue growth through new business development and effective account management. - Meet gross margin targets as a percentage of sales. - Execute a professional, customer-centric sales process using tools like scorecards, business reviews, EVE, and CRM. - Build and manage a robust sales funnel; proactively prospect, cold call, and close new accounts. - Set and achieve new business targets aligned with long-term growth goals. - Develop and implement sales plans, budgets, and forecasts; contribute to company-wide planning. - Maintain and grow accounts through strategic engagement and needs-based solutions. - Collaborate with channel partners and internal teams (Marketing, Technical, Customer Service) to meet customer needs. - Provide market feedback and support marketing initiatives. - Represent the company at trade shows and promotional events. - Maintain accurate CRM data and sales metrics. - Act as a business consultant to customers, offering tailored product recommendations and pricing strategies. - Ensure timely reporting and communication with Sales Manager. - Deliver results and perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education Requirements: - Bachelor’s Degree in Plastics or Polymer Engineering, Business, Chemistry, or related discipline highly preferred. - High school diploma and/or GED required. Experience Requirements: - 5+ years of sales experience in distribution, manufacturing, sales, or account management required. - Strong technical aptitude, with proficiency in MS Word and Excel preferred; SAP experience preferred. - Professional presence with excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills. - Broad knowledge of solutions, materials, and processing. - Self-motivated and team-oriented. - Strong organizational skills. - Ability to work autonomously on a day-to-day basis. Work Environment: - Frequent computer use for communication, CRM management, and reporting (up to 8 hours/day). - Extended periods of sitting and screen exposure during virtual meetings, planning, and administrative tasks. - Occasional lifting of items up to 20 lbs. (e.g., promotional materials or equipment for events). - Dedicated, ergonomically sound home office environment with reliable internet access required. - Travel up to 75% for client meetings, industry events, or team gatherings. Disclaimers: - Legal authorization to work in the specified country is required. Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Technology

Divergent 3D
Operations Analyst
Mid
On-site
Torrance, CA
100,176 - 137,736 USD/yr
🏢 Summary: Hands-on technical role focused on manufacturing data systemization, simulation, and operational analytics within advanced production environments. The position involves building data models, simulation tools, dashboards, and optimization systems to improve factory performance, forecasting, scheduling, and operational decision-making. Candidates will collaborate across engineering, operations, software, and data teams to implement scalable manufacturing data solutions. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Data Science, Data Analytics, Operations Research, or related field, Ability to lawfully access US export-controlled information and technology, Experience in data analytics, process improvement, or similar roles, Proficiency in Python, Proficiency in SQL and relational data modeling, Experience with HTML development and web hosting, Experience with descriptive and diagnostic analysis, statistics, and data visualization, Knowledge of manufacturing terminology and operational data modeling, Experience with Power BI or similar visualization tools, Experience with UI/workflow visualization tools, Experience with Microsoft Suite, Atlassian Suite, project management software, or Smartsheet, Experience gathering project requirements and delivering projects from concept to implementation, Strong presentation and communication skills, Ability to structure complex business challenges into actionable solutions, Ability to work in fast-paced environments, Ability to incorporate AI tools into daily workflows 📃 Skills: Python, SQL, HTML, PowerBI, Figma, Illustrator, Visio, Pandas, NumPy, APIs, Smartsheet, Atlassian, MES, ERP, SCADA, OPCUA, MTConnect, Splunk, InfluxDB, ORTools, Optuna, SimPy, AnyLogic, CAD, AI 🏢 Description: Divergent is seeking a hands-on technical candidate to drive production data systemization and simulation efforts within advanced manufacturing operations. The role operates at the intersection of manufacturing operations, data, and strategy, focusing on implementing tools and models that improve factory efficiency, forecasting, scheduling, and operational visibility. Purpose Divergent automates the design, manufacture, and assembly of complex structures using software, additive manufacturing, and robotic assembly technologies. The role partners with leadership and cross-functional teams to transform operational data into actionable insights and scalable systems. The Role - Partner with leadership to define, implement, and operationalize measurement frameworks that translate raw data into structured operational, quality, and financial insights - Standardize inputs and outputs across forecasting, scheduling, cost, and pricing models - Extend, tune, and maintain discrete-event simulation systems for factory performance and scaling scenarios - Prototype parameterized data models and internal tools including optimization tools, dashboards, state machines, and simulation models - Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to identify and implement internal and external tooling solutions - Work with factory data teams to connect sensors, equipment, MES, ERP, and operational systems - Drive projects through discovery, requirements definition, prototyping, implementation, and ROI modeling - Conduct process efficiency analysis and scenario analysis for scheduling, staffing, and investment decisions - Create presentations, workflows, diagrams, and prototypes to communicate complex problems and align stakeholders - Clean, validate, and prepare data for analysis and simulation - Document systems, pipelines, and assumptions for scalability Basic Qualifications - Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to US export controls - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Data Science, Data Analytics, Operations Research, or related field, or equivalent experience - Experience in data analytics, process improvement, or similar roles - Strong proficiency in Python, including pandas, NumPy, data pipelines, APIs, and scripting - Strong proficiency in SQL and relational data modeling - Experience with front-end HTML development and web hosting - Experience with descriptive and diagnostic analysis, statistics, and data visualization - Knowledge of manufacturing terminology and operational data modeling including cycle time, yield, and throughput - Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization tools - Experience with Figma, Illustrator, Visio, or similar workflow visualization tools - Experience with Microsoft Suite, Atlassian Suite, project management software, and Smartsheet - Experience gathering project requirements and delivering projects from concept to implementation - Strong communication and presentation skills - Ability to translate complex business challenges into structured problem statements - Attention to detail, systems thinking, and iterative design mindset - Comfortable in fast-paced environments - Ability to implement AI tools into workflows Preferred Qualifications - Experience in startup, consulting, or high-growth environments - Experience collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams - Experience interpreting engineering drawings and CAD - Familiarity with financial modeling concepts - Familiarity with MES, ERP, SCADA, OPC-UA, MTConnect, Splunk, and InfluxDB - Familiarity with operations research and optimization methods including OR Tools and Optuna - Familiarity with machine learning fundamentals and simulation frameworks including SimPy and AnyLogic Work Environment - Office-based desk work, programming, and design tasks - Shop floor exposure including machine operation, high noise levels, electrical systems, and varying temperatures Compensation Specialist 04 / S04: $100,170.00 - $137,730.00 USD What We Offer - Competitive salary, equity plan, and performance-based bonus opportunities - Paid vacation, sick time, company holidays, and year-end shutdown - Paid parental leave - Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including HMO and PPO options - Company-sponsored life insurance and disability coverage - Learning and development reimbursement opportunities - Collaborative and mission-driven work environment Equal Employment Opportunity Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants regardless of protected characteristics. The company participates in E-Verify and complies with applicable hiring ordinances.
Technology

ALTEN
Technical Project Manager
Mid
On-site
Foster City, CA
🏢 Summary: Project management role focused on coordinating automotive vehicle testing and development programs, managing cross-functional execution, and improving JIRA-based workflows and reporting. The position involves tracking roadmap milestones, resolving execution risks, and supporting fast-paced prototype and autonomous vehicle development initiatives. 🗂️ Requirements: 2+ years of project management experience, Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Engineering, or related field, Experience with JIRA or similar resource management software, Experience delivering multiple complex automotive technical projects, Understanding of vehicle testing and development, Familiarity with prototype or pre-production vehicle testing, Ability to manage workflows, boards, and dashboards, Strong cross-functional coordination skills, Ability to communicate technical project status clearly 📃 Skills: JIRA, Automotive, Testing, ProjectManagement, Dashboards, Workflows, Reporting, ResourceManagement, Engineering, AutonomousVehicles 🏢 Description: Responsibilities • Own the delivery status of specific attribute roadmap milestones. Ensure blockers are identified and resolved before they impact progress. • Work directly with engineering and test leads to identify execution risks such as vehicle downtime, instrumentation delays, or hardware shortages, and implement recovery plans. • Run, maintain, and improve JIRA structures, sprint cadences, and reporting processes to support engineering teams. • Manage cross-functional requests and ensure stakeholder dependencies are defined and completed. • Translate technical complexities and changing priorities into concise updates for leadership. Qualifications • 2+ years of experience in project management and a Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Engineering, or a related field. • Experience with resource management software such as JIRA to develop project plans and track asset availability. • Proven ability to deliver multiple complex automotive technical projects simultaneously. • Strong understanding of vehicle testing and development, including system interactions and dependencies. • Familiarity with prototype or pre-production vehicle testing and development. • Expert-level ability to create and manage boards, workflows, and dashboards that provide real-time project visibility. • Strong ownership mindset with the ability to close loops independently and prevent scope creep. • Ability to remain calm under pressure and communicate clearly in fast-moving environments. Bonus Qualifications • Background in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. • Experience in startup or high-growth environments. • Familiarity with vehicle development cycles and prototype hardware management. • Experience with autonomous vehicle platforms and software development. Salary Range • $110,000-130,000 • Actual salary depends on location, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience. Additional Information • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination. • Pre-employment drug screening is required as a condition of hire.