Industrial Engineer Project

About Williams-Sonoma DC - Olive Branch, MS Since it was founded in 1956, Williams - Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams' single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams – Sonoma, Pottery Barn and West Elm. Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you have a background in distribution, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources, or home delivery – and are looking for a job with a strong opportunity for gaining new skills and for advancement – our Supply Chain Organization could be just the place for you. Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity; and USA Today Customer Service Champions. Over 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain

14.5M square feet of small parcel, personalization, furniture, and manufacturing space in the domestic US, Williams-Sonoma has developed an agile and capable distribution network consisting of the following:

Large package / furniture distribution centers located in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey totaling 9.2M square feet plus another 1.2M square feet of standalone final-mile furniture hubs.

Small package eCommerce distribution centers located in Mississippi and Arizona totaling 3.2M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi

Sutter Street Manufacturing upholstery factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling with over 1,400 full-time employees producing approximately $900 million to $1 billion in sales of upholstered furniture

Transportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN

This position works closely with internal partners, operations leadership, and vendors in the implementation and support of process improvement initiatives within the supply chain.

The Industrial Engineer position is located in Litchfield Park, AZ.

Develop skills in project justification including vendor selection, cost-benefit analysis, and ROI estimation Manage capital projects including requirements gathering, layouts, vendor management, timelines, and budget Maintain the Labor Management Systems in both Distribution and Manufacturing facilities through development of standard operating procedures, time studies, labor standards, and engineering configuration Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or similar engineering degree At least 1-3 years in a technically related field Capable of leading and managing projects to improve distribution processes, including planning, proposal, execution, and evaluation Desire for continuous learning and professional development supported with project variety, self-paced learning resources, vendor / technology discovery, seminars, etc.

We prefer some of these qualities as well…. Familiarity with simulation and/or data modeling and visualization software Experience in project management Familiarity with automated material handling equipment or robotics Familiarity with relevant software and tools such as warehouse management systems (WMS), labor management systems (LMS), warehouse execution systems (WES), enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems Lean Six Sigma certification – Greenbelt or higher Able to walk to any area within the facility (warehouses typically 1M+ square feet) Willingness to travel (up to 50%)

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Paid vacations, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and Holidays (in some locations)

Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet Insurance