Director - Supply Chain Engineering

Sotalent; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Executive exposure

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Sotalent is seeking a Director of Supply Chain Engineering in Phoenix, AZ. Hybrid role with at least four days onsite weekly, focusing on strategy, automation, and network design to scale a large distribution network.

The candidate will lead industrial engineering, capacity planning, and facility design while partnering with IT, Finance, and Operations to drive continuous improvement and executive-level decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Business or related field.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced leadership and strategy roles.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Supply Chain Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience leading engineering teams and enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Experience with large-scale distribution networks and automation is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the supply chain engineering strategy to support growth and performance.
• Lead Industrial Engineering, Network Optimization, Capacity Planning, Automation, and Facility Design.
• Establish engineering standards, governance, and best practices for productivity and scalability.
• Mentor and develop engineering teams through coaching and succession planning.
• Drive capital planning, KPI reporting, and business case development for investments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align initiatives with business objectives.
• Present recommendations and strategic insights to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Master's degree preferred

Tools

WMS

TMS

LMS

ERP

BI tools

Job description

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid – minimum 4 days onsite per week)

Travel: Up to 25%

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Director of Supply Chain Engineering to lead the strategy and execution of engineering initiatives across a large-scale distribution network. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence through industrial engineering, network optimization, capacity planning, warehouse automation, and engineering governance while partnering with cross-functional teams to support long-term business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership

• Develop and execute the supply chain engineering strategy to support network growth and operational performance.
• Lead Industrial Engineering, Network Optimization, Capacity Planning, Automation, and Facility Design functions.
• Establish engineering standards, governance, and best practices to improve productivity, consistency, and scalability.
• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering teams through coaching, succession planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Network Optimization & Capacity Planning

• Lead network design, facility planning, and optimization projects to improve throughput, service levels, capacity, and cost efficiency.
• Develop long-term capacity strategies aligned with business growth, labour requirements, and operational constraints.
• Support facility expansions, start-ups, and network redesign initiatives.

Automation & Operational Excellence

• Drive warehouse automation and material handling strategies to improve productivity, safety, and operational scalability.
• Partner with Supply Chain Systems and IT teams to implement automation and engineering solutions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, labour productivity, and service performance.

Analytics & Capital Planning

• Establish engineering KPIs, scorecards, and reporting to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Develop business cases for automation investments, facility improvements, and network optimization projects.
• Manage engineering capital priorities in partnership with Finance and business stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Act as the engineering subject matter expert for supply chain leadership on network strategy, automation, facility design, and operational performance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Transportation, Inventory Management, Finance, Merchandising, IT, and Supply Chain Systems to align engineering initiatives with business objectives.
• Present engineering recommendations, investment opportunities, and strategic insights to executive leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Business, or a related discipline (Master's degree preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Supply Chain Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
• At least 5 years' experience leading engineering teams and enterprise-wide operational initiatives.
• Experience supporting large-scale distribution networks, facility design, warehouse automation, capacity planning, and network optimization.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, financial analysis, and change management capabilities.
• Professional certifications in Engineering, Supply Chain, Lean, Six Sigma, or Project Management are advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Industrial Engineering and facility design
• Network optimization and capacity planning
• Warehouse automation and material handling systems
• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Labour Management Systems (LMS), ERP platforms, and Business Intelligence tools
• Analytics, forecasting, simulation modelling, and engineering performance metrics
• Capital planning, financial analysis, and business case development

What's Offered

• Hybrid working model with regular onsite collaboration.
• Opportunity to lead strategic engineering initiatives across a large distribution network.
• High level of cross-functional exposure and executive stakeholder engagement.
• Career growth within a collaborative, innovation-focused environment.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.