As a supply chain engineer, your responsibilities include planning and implementing the overall supply chain strategy of a company, including all the business processes a product undergoes until it reaches the end user. You also ensure that the transport of products and materials from suppliers to customers is completed smoothly and cost-effectively. You collaborate with finance, sales, operations, manufacturing, and customer service teams to determine the best suppliers, identify issues with production, and implement solutions quickly. You are also expected to build business relationships with vendors. Other duties include documenting and implementing improvements on the supply chain and policies, managing logistics FMEA (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis) and audits if needed, and providing support during the start of production and ramp-up phases.