Formerly SCApath LLC - We are now Spinnaker SCA · 2 days ago
Distribution Center Design Lead/Architect (Los Angeles)
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $270K/yr
7+ years expSpinnaker SCA, a Publicis Sapient company, is seeking a Distribution Center Design Lead/Architect to lead client-facing design and implementation efforts as a part of our Warehouse Operations & Automation practice. This role involves guiding clients through complex WMS deployments to enhance performance in various environments and requires a blend of leadership and technical design skills.
ConsultingSupply Chain ManagementWarehousing
Responsibilities
Lead Phase 1 Conceptual Design, acting as the primary architect of the future‑state DC and the coordinator for all SMEs (Operations, IE, Strategy, Transportation, Automation, WMS/IT)
Build the 5‑year demand/capacity model, including peak week/day/hour throughput, SKU cube/velocity analysis, and storage strategy
Design end‑to‑end material flows (inbound → putaway → storage → picking → packing → shipping → returns), aligning process engineering with automation options
Create the facility conceptual layout (zones, dock strategy, storage types, work areas) and define envelope requirements (clear height, bays, docks, space allowances)
Evaluate automation strategies (AutoStore, Exotec, AMRs, traditional MHE), producing trade‑offs, sizing, and throughput scenarios
Partner with Operations SMEs to define service models, exception paths, staffing needs, and productivity assumptions
Work with Strategy & Transportation Analysts to align network role, transit expectations, and upstream/downstream constraints
Collaborate with WMS Architect & IT Integration Architect to define system capabilities, integration points, and functional requirements linked to flow design
Facilitate working sessions and drive the team toward a unified Phase 1 Concept Design Package including options, recommendations, risks, and CapEx/OpEx bands
Present conceptual alternatives and recommendations to senior leadership and support Stage Gate 1 approvals
Qualification
Required
7+ years in Industrial Engineering, Material Flow Design, Automation Engineering, or Operations Design for distribution/fulfillment centers
Demonstrated ability to design DC flows from scratch and translate requirements into conceptual layouts and automation configurations
Experience working with or evaluating automation technologies such as AutoStore, Exotec, AMRs, conveyors, goods‑to‑person, or high‑density storage systems
Strong command of capacity modeling, process mapping, labor modeling, and storage/slotting logic
Proven ability to lead cross‑functional workshops, synthesize inputs from multiple SMEs, and deliver polished executive-level design deliverables
A “builder” mindset — comfortable rolling up your sleeves, doing the analysis, and also driving the broader team toward alignment
Ability to collaborate effectively with WMS/IT, Operations, Strategy, and Real Estate partners during early design
Benefits
Bonus
Company
Formerly SCApath LLC - We are now Spinnaker SCA
Spinnaker SCA is a leading supply chain services firm providing End-to-End Supply Chain Strategy, Planning, and Execution Consulting services, based in Boulder, CO.
11-50 employees
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Funding
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unknown2024-03-12Acquired
Leadership Team
Michael Murrison
Partner, VP of Professional Serivces
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