Careers

To complete our mission of total supply chain excellence, Tompkins Associates needs the best people.We strive to hire and develop innovative employees. Then we give them challenging work in a unique culture.

Tompkins employees are hard-working professionals committed to making their mark in business. By working with clients in a range of industries through our varied services, our employees are exposed to different disciplines and cultures. This diversity gives them a wealth of business knowledge.

Successful Tompkins employees are willing and able to accept responsibility. They thrive in an environment that fosters teamwork and promotes life-long learning. Tompkins people are creative, energetic and committed. Most of all, they understand the value of and are recognized for their contributions to Tompkins’ success.

At Tompkins, employees aren’t given jobs, they’re given opportunities—to learn, to experience, to excel, to grow and to succeed.

Current Opportunities (2):

Job Title of Opening: Associate Consultant Position

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs operations consulting projects in the distribution field. Projects include: Distribution Center Design, Logistics Network Modeling, Best Practices and Distribution Center Improvement, Distribution Center Detail Design, and Distribution Center Implementation.
• The successful applicant will be able to analyze client’s historical data along with future projections to develop creative and justifiable solutions.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related degree (Mechanical Engineering)
• Previous industry experience a plus
• Adequate competency of MS Access, MS Excel, VISIO flow chart software, and familiarization with AutoCAD
• Excellent analytical skills are a must
• Proven verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines effectively under time constraints
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (50% to 100%)

Please note: We are hiring for the following locations: Orange County, CA; and Raleigh, NC. This position does not include relocation expense reimbursement. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. Submit resumes to cahr@tompkinsinc.com or fax to 949-380-8973.

Job Opening: Material Handling System Design Engineer

Location: Orlando FL
Classification: Exempt

Tompkins Associates, Inc. has an immediate need for a Material Handling System Design Engineer in our Orlando, FL office. The successful candidate will have 8 or more years experience designing and estimating the cost of automated material handling systems. A good understanding of warehouse control software and distribution center operations is also required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyzes client provided data to understand operational, storage, and throughput requirements
• Leads or participates in developing conceptual and detailed designs for complex automated Material Handling Systems to include deciding on equipment applications
• Leads or works as part of a team in the preparation of complex material handling solution proposals, including the development of projected costs for equipment, control systems, project management, engineering, and implementation labor
• Prepare or coordinate preparation of proposal level drawings and BOMs
• Transition projects to performance phase and / or act as project manager or technical lead through performance phase
• Monitor and control technical effort to assure compliance with system requirements
• Identify and manage technical risk
• Writes complex material equipment specifications and participates in selecting vendors for Material Handling Systems

Requirements:

• BS in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
• At least 8 years experience in Material Handling System Design and developing solutions for complex client requirements
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Accuracy and attention to detail is very important. Ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities
• Strong organizational and communication skills. Must be willing and able to take a leadership role on projects
• Effective written and spoken communication skills
• Industry knowledge, design capability and proper application of material handling equipment and controls -- conveying, staging/storage, sorting equipment, automated storage and retrieval systems, etc.
• Understanding of DC operations and / or manufacturing operations
• Familiarity with material handling control systems, warehouse management systems, and interfaces to higher level business applications
• Advanced AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Experience in use of simulations to validate design assumptions and provide proof-of-concept complex material handling systems is desired
• Ability to travel an average of 60% each week. Short durations of more intensive travel may be required

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