Senior Manager, Engineering

LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics; Cranbury Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics in Cranbury, NJ is seeking a Distribution Center Engineering Lead to guide and mentor a team of engineers. Your role will involve overseeing the implementation of new processes and projects aimed at improving efficiency and service quality.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience, strong Excel skills, and a background in continuous improvement initiatives. This full-time role allows for one remote working day per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years experience in a distribution center or similar industry.
• Experience managing others and projects.
• Comfortable in analyzing data, creating reports, and presenting analytical conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers to support career growth.
• Oversee projects related to operational processes in the distribution center.
• Evaluate and prioritize projects based on operational needs.

Skills

Excel (Data management, pivot tables)

WMS (Manhattan preferred)

Project management

Continuous improvement initiatives

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Communication and presentation skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Job description

• Compensation: USD 140,000 - USD 160,000 - yearly

Company Description

LVMH Beauty's activities benefit from exceptional dynamism that relies on both the longevity and development of key lines, and on the boldness of new creations.

All are driven by the same values: a quest for excellence, creativity, innovation, and perfect mastery of their image.

The brands cultivate what makes them unique and are guaranteed to make them stand out in a highly competitive global market. The success of the LVMH Beauty Division depends on finding the right balance between major historic Houses, such as Parfums Christian Dior, Parfums Givenchy, Acqua di Parma, Guerlain, and newer brands with strong potential like Kenzo Parfums, Fresh, and Make Up For Ever.

LVMH Beauty invites you today to join its North America teams.

LVMH Beauty is part of the LVMH Group.

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Leads and mentors a team of Engineers supporting them through their career and growth.
• Oversee Engineers who implement new or improved processes, test system functionalities, and develop reports for our Distribution Center. Projects will include continuous improvement initiatives linked to our operational processes, as well as new activities in our DC and supporting the growth of the supply chain network
• Full time in the Cranbury, NJ Distribution Center. Option to work one day a week remotely. Potentially on call for remote support on selected Sundays

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support and lead aspects of different initiatives to ensure we are delivering high service and quality for our customers, and best in class working conditions for our DC employees to support projected sales forecasts
• Evaluate, prioritize and assign projects and initiatives for the team based on operational needs, payback, effort and interdependencies
• Review analyses and proposals from the team
• Drive projects and initiatives partnering with resources from multiple teams including engineering, DC operations, Beauty Tech (IT), vendors and / or other departments
• Analyze and evaluate distribution center systems, processes, layout and tools to implement improvements related to capacity, throughput, productivity, accuracy or visibility.
• Develop new processes and test system functionalities to support distribution operations and new customer requirements
• Propose and drive recommendations to streamline and standardize processes within the distribution center
• Conduct all other job-related activities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers
• Foster a culture of trust, accountability, and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Serve as a dynamic and engaging leader, inspiring teams through clear vision, authenticity, and a people-first mindset
• Lead by example with emotional intelligence, active listening, and a consistent commitment to inclusion and empowerment
• Maintain a safe, organized, and secure facility
• Demonstrate transparent leadership by communicating openly and honestly across all levels of the organization, fostering trust, clarity, and alignment on goals and expectations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Vice President, Distribution

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Minimum 7+ years experience in a distribution center or similar industry
• Advanced knowledge in Excel (e.g., Data management, pivot tables).
• Working knowledge of a WMS (Manhattan preferred)
• Comfortable in analyzing data, creating reports, and presenting analytical conclusions
• Experience managing others and projects
• Experience in continuous improvement initiatives
• Familiarity with Labor Management (preferred)
• Ability to work independently
• Curious, creative, and innovative
• Critical thinking, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate and present across all levels of employees and management
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and work on multiple, concurrent priorities
• Deals with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related engineering / science field preferred

Additional Information

LVMH Inc. uses the published salary range as a guideline to provide our employees with market competitive pay while allowing for flexibility to recognize and reward various levels of expertise, performance and tenure.

While the published salary range is a good faith reflection of the targeted salary level for the position, LVMH Inc. reserves the right to pay outside of the published salary range of$140,000.00 - $160,000.00.

This job description is intended to cover the core accountabilities of the position and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.