Williams-Sonoma, Inc. · 9 hours ago
Sr Manager, Distribution Engineering
Olive Branch, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expWilliams-Sonoma, Inc. is a leading retailer in home furnishings, and they are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead their Engineering team. This role involves overseeing process improvement initiatives and managing projects within the Supply Chain to enhance operational efficiency.
Retail
Responsibilities
Lead and supervise the engineering team; hire, train, develop, assess and empower staff to achieve the department's goals
Leads development of business practices across our domestic warehousing network
Analyze processes and systems across the supply chain and leverage cross-functional partnerships to drive process improvement
Providing thought-leadership and innovative ideas to solve supply chain problems
Create standard operating procedures and labor standards for all warehousing processes, and maintain the engineering configuration for Labor Management platforms where applicable
Lead capital projects - Gather requirements, create layouts and process flows, manage vendors and budgets, and maintain communication with all stakeholders
Leads project development and justification including vendor selection, cost-benefit analysis, and ROI estimation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or similar engineering discipline
At least 7-10 years successful experience in engineering roles that support operations
This is an onsite and in office role
Demonstrated success in the management of people and very strong leadership traits
Strong analytical skills for evaluating processes and identifying areas for improvement
Organization and communication skills – Demonstrable talent with collaboration, presentation, planning, negotiation, and root cause determination
Adaptability to changing business requirements and technologies, and strong critical thinking to implement effective solutions
Desire for continuous learning and professional development supported with project variety, self-paced learning resources, vendor / technology discovery, seminars, etc
engineering: 7 years (Required)
Distribution center: 5 years (Required)
Preferred
Experience with AutoCAD
Lean Six Sigma certification
Programming language knowledge focused on data retrieval and manipulation – SQL, Python
Data modeling and visualization software – PowerBI, Qlik, MicroStrategy, Tableau
Project management or change management experience
Automated material handling equipment and/or robotics
Knowledge of AI / LLM usage and model training with application to this role
Relevant software and tools such as warehouse management systems (WMS), labor management systems (LMS), warehouse execution systems (WES), enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
Prior work in distribution centers
Benefits
Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products
401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
Paid vacations
Employee Assistance Programs
Time Off to Volunteer
Matching Gifts Community Service Program
Holidays (in some locations)
Health benefits
Dental and vision insurance
Including same-sex domestic partner benefits
Legal and Identity Protection Plans
Pet Insurance
Company
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the home.
10001+ employees
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