Remote Director of Solutions Design & Optimization

UNFI

Providence (RI)

On-site

USD 170,790 - 208,743

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

UNFI is seeking a Senior Solutions Design Lead to develop and deliver end‑to‑end supply chain design projects across network, facility design and WMS capabilities. You will lead cross‑functional teams including IT, site operations and finance to ensure projects meet performance and cost targets while aligning with enterprise standards.

The role requires a Master’s degree (or equivalent) and 3+ years in supply chain design, capital investment analysis, and warehouse automation.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Logistics Engineering, or related field plus 3 years of post‑baccalaureate experience.
Experience in supply chain design, network optimization or operations transformation.
Ability to develop and defend capital investment business cases.
Experience with AutoCAD and data analysis tools (Power BI, Access, Alteryx).
Experience implementing new warehouse centers and warehouse automation.
Familiarity with wholesale food distribution systems and 3PL providers.
Warehouse design including layouts, elevations, rack systems, sizing, capacity and WMS capabilities.

Responsibilities

Develop solutions across functional disciplines including network/ facility design and WMS.
Lead cross‑functional teams (IT, operations, finance) to deliver design projects.
Provide financial oversight and risk assessment for initiatives.
Develop and maintain national Facility Design standards and playbooks.
Deliver continuous improvement through process re–design, slotting and automation.
Present capital investment recommendations and financial analyses.