Industrial Engineer – Distribution & Process Improvement (Travel)

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.; Litchfield Park (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on Williams-Sonoma brands

401(k) plan and other investments

Paid vacations

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Engineer to join our Supply Chain team in Litchfield Park, AZ. You will learn and analyze processes across the distribution network and apply best-practice methods to improve a fast-paced retail business.

The role involves project justification, vendor selection, ROI estimation, and managing capital projects from requirements through budgets. You will work with internal partners, operations leadership, and vendors to implement process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or similar engineering degree.
• At least 1–3 years in a technically related field.
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating distribution processes and identifying areas for improvement.
• Capable of leading and managing projects to improve distribution processes, including planning, proposal, execution, and evaluation.
• Adaptability to changing business requirements and technologies, and strong problem-solving skills to implement effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Learn and analyze processes and systems across the supply chain, then leverage best-practice methods and technologies to improve a fast-paced retail business.
• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project leadership

Adaptability

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering

Tools

WMS

LMS

WES

ERP systems

Job description

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Engineer to join our Supply Chain team in Litchfield Park, AZ. You will learn and analyze processes across the distribution network and apply best-practice methods to improve a fast-paced retail business.

The role involves project justification, vendor selection, ROI estimation, and managing capital projects from requirements through budgets. You will work with internal partners, operations leadership, and vendors to implement process improvements.