Distribution Center Optimization Engineer

FashionUnited; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VF Corporation seeks an Industrial Engineer to identify, develop, and implement initiatives that boost productivity, throughput, and safety in its distribution centers. You will partner with operations and leadership to drive sustainable improvements and cost reductions.

The ideal candidate embraces data-driven decision making and strong collaboration, with the ability to travel up to 25% and to work across Americas region.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Aptitude for systems and systematic work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the distribution center’s systems, including automation and warehouse management systems.
• Identify continuous improvement projects, and leverage lead methodologies to implement changes that improve productivity, throughput and safety.
• Use data and analytics to identify bottlenecks and areas of opportunity.
• Propose enhancements to the building’s automated systems to improve service metrics, performance, and reliability.
• Collaborate with management to develop and maintain cost control systems that allow the building to meet its budgeted cost.
• Assist in implementing labor management standards for hourly work functions, including evaluating existing standards and developing new ones.
• Evaluate current use of equipment, or deployment of new automated equipment to improve productivity, throughput and safety.
• Support buildings within the Americas region, as well as network-wide initiatives to drive operational improvements and cost reduction.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Systems thinking

MS Office

Tools

CAD software

WMS

WES

Labor management system

Job description

VF Corporation seeks an Industrial Engineer to identify, develop, and implement initiatives that boost productivity, throughput, and safety in its distribution centers. You will partner with operations and leadership to drive sustainable improvements and cost reductions.

The ideal candidate embraces data-driven decision making and strong collaboration, with the ability to travel up to 25% and to work across Americas region.