{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"daab84966cd7ee668d4bcdb3","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/daab84966cd7ee668d4bcdb3","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/daab84966cd7ee668d4bcdb3","title":"Logistics Engineer","description":"About Williams-Sonoma DC - Olive Branch, MS\nSince 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.\nOur 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.\n\nWilliams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain Overview\nBy 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.\nOver 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain.\n14.5M 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:\nLarge 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.\nSmall 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.\nSutter 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.\nTransportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN.\n700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and Turkey.\n\nThis position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.\n\nThis position works closely with internal partners, operations leadership, and vendors in the implementation and support of process improvement initiatives within the supply chain.\n\nThe Logistics Engineer position is located in Olive Branch, MS.\n\nThis position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.\n\nYou'll be excited about this opportunity because you will:\nLearn and analyze processes and systems across the supply chain, then leverage best-practice methods and technologies to improve a fast-paced retail business.\nDevelop skills in project justification including vendor selection, cost-benefit analysis, and ROI estimation.\nManage capital projects including requirements gathering, layouts, vendor management, timelines, and budget.\nMaintain the Labor Management Systems in both Distribution and Manufacturing facilities through development of standard operating procedures, time studies, labor standards, and engineering configuration.\nParticipate in special projects and other duties as assigned.\n\nCheck out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates:\nBachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or similar engineering degree.\nAt least 1-3 years in a technically related field.\nStrong analytical skills for evaluating distribution processes and identifying areas for improvement.\nCapable of leading and managing projects to improve distribution processes, including planning, proposal, execution, and evaluation.\nAdaptability to changing business requirements and technologies, and strong problem-solving skills to implement effective solutions.\nDesire for continuous learning and professional development supported with project variety, self-paced learning resources, vendor / technology discovery, seminars, etc.\n\nWe prefer some of these qualities as well:\nFamiliarity with simulation and/or data modeling and visualization software.\nExperience in project management.\nFamiliarity with automated material handling equipment or robotics.\nFamiliarity with relevant software and tools such as warehouse management systems (WMS), labor management systems (LMS), warehouse execution systems (WES), enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.\nLean Six Sigma certification – Greenbelt or higher.\nExperience in distribution or logistics.\n\nReview these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role:\nAble to bend, reach, squat, and climb stairs/ladders.\nAble to walk to any area within the facility (warehouses typically 1M+ square feet).\nAble to stand for stretches of time (2+ hours).\nWillingness to travel (up to 50%).\n\nOur company benefits are second to none in the industry:\nGenerous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products.\n401(k) plan and other investment opportunities.\nPaid vacations, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and Holidays (in some locations).\nHealth benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet Insurance.\nFor more information on our benefits offerings, please visit MyWSIBenefits.com.\nTo learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit: https://shorturl.at/R3OAX (Login credentials may be required).\n\nThis position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.\n\nEOE\n\nAbout Williams-Sonoma Inc.:\n\nSince 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.","company":"Williams Sonoma","rawCompany":"williamssonoma","city":"Olive Branch","state":"MS","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T20:05:29.021Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1081.01","title":"Logistics Engineers","slug":"logistics-engineers"},{"code":"13-1081.00","title":"Logisticians","slug":"logisticians"},{"code":"11-3071.04","title":"Supply Chain Managers","slug":"supply-chain-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"449129","title":"All Other Home Furnishings Retailers","slug":"all-other-home-furnishings-retailers"},{"code":"423210","title":"Furniture Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"furniture-merchant-wholesalers"},{"code":"449110","title":"Furniture Retailers","slug":"furniture-retailers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Logistics Engineer","description":"About Williams-Sonoma DC - Olive Branch, MS\nSince 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.\nOur 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.\n\nWilliams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain Overview\nBy 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.\nOver 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain.\n14.5M 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:\nLarge 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.\nSmall 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.\nSutter 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.\nTransportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN.\n700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and Turkey.\n\nThis position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.\n\nThis position works closely with internal partners, operations leadership, and vendors in the implementation and support of process improvement initiatives within the supply chain.\n\nThe Logistics Engineer position is located in Olive Branch, MS.\n\nThis position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.\n\nYou'll be excited about this opportunity because you will:\nLearn and analyze processes and systems across the supply chain, then leverage best-practice methods and technologies to improve a fast-paced retail business.\nDevelop skills in project justification including vendor selection, cost-benefit analysis, and ROI estimation.\nManage capital projects including requirements gathering, layouts, vendor management, timelines, and budget.\nMaintain the Labor Management Systems in both Distribution and Manufacturing facilities through development of standard operating procedures, time studies, labor standards, and engineering configuration.\nParticipate in special projects and other duties as assigned.\n\nCheck out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates:\nBachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or similar engineering degree.\nAt least 1-3 years in a technically related field.\nStrong analytical skills for evaluating distribution processes and identifying areas for improvement.\nCapable of leading and managing projects to improve distribution processes, including planning, proposal, execution, and evaluation.\nAdaptability to changing business requirements and technologies, and strong problem-solving skills to implement effective solutions.\nDesire for continuous learning and professional development supported with project variety, self-paced learning resources, vendor / technology discovery, seminars, etc.\n\nWe prefer some of these qualities as well:\nFamiliarity with simulation and/or data modeling and visualization software.\nExperience in project management.\nFamiliarity with automated material handling equipment or robotics.\nFamiliarity with relevant software and tools such as warehouse management systems (WMS), labor management systems (LMS), warehouse execution systems (WES), enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.\nLean Six Sigma certification – Greenbelt or higher.\nExperience in distribution or logistics.\n\nReview these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role:\nAble to bend, reach, squat, and climb stairs/ladders.\nAble to walk to any area within the facility (warehouses typically 1M+ square feet).\nAble to stand for stretches of time (2+ hours).\nWillingness to travel (up to 50%).\n\nOur company benefits are second to none in the industry:\nGenerous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products.\n401(k) plan and other investment opportunities.\nPaid vacations, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and Holidays (in some locations).\nHealth benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet Insurance.\nFor more information on our benefits offerings, please visit MyWSIBenefits.com.\nTo learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit: https://shorturl.at/R3OAX (Login credentials may be required).\n\nThis position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.\n\nEOE\n\nAbout Williams-Sonoma Inc.:\n\nSince 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.","datePosted":"2026-08-04T20:05:29.021Z","dateModified":"2026-08-04T20:05:29.021Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Williams Sonoma","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Olive Branch","addressRegion":"MS","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"daab84966cd7ee668d4bcdb3"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/daab84966cd7ee668d4bcdb3"}}