Industrial Engineer II

lululemon; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan matching

Parenthood top-up

Development courses

Job summary

lululemon is seeking an Industrial Engineer II to support DC operations, focusing on accurate process standards, work measurement, and data-driven improvements. You will collaborate with Network Planning, FP&A, MP&A, and Operations to forecast volumes, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement across the distribution center.

The role emphasizes designing efficient layouts, evaluating new machinery, and leading cost-saving initiatives while ensuring safety and quality in daily fulfillment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) or related discipline; Master's preferred in equivalent field of study.
• 5-8 years minimum of relevant experience with Supply Chain operations.
• Strong MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Access experience; Proficient in SQL and/or Autocad.
• Experience with project management in a fast paced environment, working on multiple, large scale projects at a time.
• Strong background in work measurement programs such as Labor Management and Engineering Labor Standards; MHE specification including power equipment, conveyor systems, rack systems, sortation systems and various picking methodologies.
• Ability to translate business forecasts into facility design.
• Strong communication skills with internal teams and management.

Responsibilities

• Open communication from DC Operations team to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Forecast inbound/outbound volume, DC KPI metrics, fulfillment roadmap and strategic initiatives with various partners.
• Access reporting systems to mine data and recommend improvements.
• Reduce waste and optimize the use of workers, machines, and materials.
• Develop engineered production standards with DC Operations to ensure safety and accuracy.
• Evaluate new designs via throughput analysis for DCs with mid-level automation.
• Track KPIs and share best practices across DCs.
• Provide technical support, material handling solutions, and training to maximize productivity.
• Benchmark distribution center performance against network standards.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and productivity gains; assist with implementation.
• Collaborate on network-wide initiatives with Operations.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Access

SQL

AutoCAD

Project management

Work measurement

MHE specification

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree preferred

Tools

None

Job description

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

about this team

The Global Engineering department unites a global supply chain collective rooted in strategic vision and tactical excellence that delivers unsurpassed value to our internal partners, guests and shareholders. The Industrial Engineer II will support the Manager, Industrial Engineering and Distribution Center Operations team in the pursuit of accurate, reliable, and repeatable process standards at the distribution center. The position will be responsible for timely measurement of functional performance, focus on quality and service throughout the DC by utilizing engineering techniques in the area of work layout, work measurement, and methods development. Responsible for providing all necessary engineering support to specific operations at the distribution center as well as assist management team on special projects.

core responsibilities

• Open communication from DC Operations team to articulate the process happening vs what the team wants to achieve to determine areas of opportunity for improvement through continuous improvement practices
• Inbound & Outbound volume forecasts, DC KPI metrics, Fulfillment roadmap, Strategic initiatives from the following business partners: Network Planning, FP&A, MP&A, DC Operations, Inbound Logistics, Outbound Logistics, Retail Operations & Digital
• Accessibility to our key reporting systems (i.e., WMS, SCI, ODS, SQL, GTN, etc) to be able to mine data and perform analysis to provide recommendations for continuous improvement opportunities
• Intermediate knowledge of eliminating wastefulness in production processes and make sure systems make the best-integrated use of workers, machines, materials, information, and energy
• Intermediate knowledge in developing engineered production standards in partnership with DC Operations management and associates based on standard operating procedures to ensure they are fair and equitable as well as account for safety and accuracy
• Evaluates and supports new design layouts by completing throughput analysis and making recommendations for changes for DCs with mid-level of MHE automation
• Ensures there is tracking of key performance indicators to determine and validate the results and shares best practices with other DCs
• Ensures the accurate reporting of work being performed by associates and evaluates suggestions for improvement
• Provides enhanced technical support, material handling solutions, and training to associates to maximize productivity and control facility cost per unit utilizing the key performance indicators
• Consulted with analyzing processes to identify best practices, benchmarks distribution center against network performance, and ensures consistency against other network DCs through partnership with Distribution Excellence team
• Identifies opportunities for cost savings/productivity gains and assist with implementation
• Supports network wide initiatives and partners with the operations team to execute the implementation
• Exploration of internal and external benchmarking, working with internal customers, to assess applicability to lululemon
• Identifies the safety, ergonomics, and reliability of the material handling equipment related to each of the job functions
• Leads in the implementation of new business initiatives by assisting initiative owner with data collection and analysis

qualifications

• Education – Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) or related discipline; Master's degree preferred in equivalent field of study
• Experience – 5-8 years minimum of relevant experience with Supply Chain operations
• Skills – Strong MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Access experience; Proficient in SQL and/or Autocad
• Experience with project management in a fast paced environment, working on multiple, large scale projects at a time
• Strong background in work measurement programs such as Labor Management and Engineering Labor Standards desired; Adept at MHE specification including power equipment, conveyor systems, rack systems, sortation systems and various picking methodologies
• Ability to take business forecasts and translate into a facility design
• Strong communications skills with other internal team members, including ability to present to middle and senior management to drive decision making
• Ability to work and deliver in changing environments, under limited guidance while adhering to specified deadlines and budgets

must haves

• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take yourself too seriously.

additional notes

Authorization to work in USA is required for this role.

Please note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time for this role.

compensation and benefits package

lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $87,700 - $115,100 annually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Paid time off
• Savings and retirement plan matching
• Parenthood top-up
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

workplace arrangement

This role is classified as In-Person under our SSC Workplace Policy:

In-person collaboration and/or office-based work is necessary or important for the role. Work is mainly performed onsite, 4-5 days per week depending on role requirements.

Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. Lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that Lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.

lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us at [e-mail] . In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.