Industrial Engineer II - DC Ops & Improvement

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 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.