Industrial Engineer

About Williams-Sonoma DCSince 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 of the 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.Williams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain OverviewBy managing resources responsibly, caring for our people, and uniting around our values, we lead our industry and are proud to be recognized for our continuous action and progress in the following areas: Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies; Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity; Newsweek America's Most Responsible Companies; and USA Today Customer Service Champions. These honors reflect that we are truly a people-first organization.Over 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain14.5M 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 MississippiSutter Street Manufacturing upholstery factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi, totaling over 1,400 full-time employees, producing approximately $900 million to $1 billion in sales of upholstered furnitureTransportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail, consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe, including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and TurkeyThis 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 Olive Branch, MS. You'll be excited about this opportunity because you will....Learn and analyze processes and systems across the supply chain, then leverage best-practice methods and technologies to improve a fast-paced retail businessDevelop skills in project justification including vendor selection, cost-benefit analysis, and ROI estimationManage capital projects including requirements gathering, layouts, vendor management, timelines, and budgetMaintain the Labor Management Systems in both Distribution and Manufacturing facilities through development of standard operating procedures, time studies, labor standards, and engineering configurationParticipate in special projects and other duties as assignedCheck out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates….Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or similar engineering degreeAt least 1-3 years in a technically related fieldStrong analytical skills for evaluating distribution processes and identifying areas for improvementCapable of leading and managing projects to improve distribution processes, including planning, proposal, execution, and evaluationAdaptability to changing business requirements and technologies, and strong problem-solving skills to implement effective solutionsDesire 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 softwareExperience in project managementFamiliarity with automated material handling equipment or roboticsFamiliarity with relevant software and tools such as warehouse management systems (WMS), labor management systems (LMS), warehouse execution systems (WES), enterprise resource planning (ERP) systemsLean Six Sigma certification – Greenbelt or higherExperience in distribution or logisticsReview these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role….Able to bend, reach, squat, and climb stairs/laddersAble to walk to any area within the facility (warehouses typically 1M+ square feet)Able to stand for stretches of time (2+ hours)Willingness to travel (up to 50%)Our company benefits are second to none in the industry….Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products401(k) plan and other investment opportunitiesPaid 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 InsuranceFor more information on our benefits offers, please visit MyWSIBenefits.comTo learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit: https://shorturl.at/R3OAX (Login credentials may be required)EOE