Warehouse Solutions Architect: Automation & Optimization

Idlogistics; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Idlogistics in Johns Creek, GA is seeking a Solutions Design Engineer who will own the solution development lifecycle for new business opportunities, designing warehousing, eCommerce, packaging, and distribution solutions across a nationwide network.

You will partner with sales, operations, and IT to develop cost-effective designs, evaluate automation options, and prepare RFI/RFP responses, pricing, and implementation handoffs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in distribution, logistics, warehousing, fulfillment, manufacturing, packaging, or 3PL environments.
• Experience designing operational solutions, process improvements, or warehouse optimization initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data modeling skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial and operational modeling.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, distribution processes, and material handling systems.
• Experience creating facility layouts and process designs.
• Working knowledge of WMS, SAP, ERP, or similar operational systems.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• AutoCAD proficiency.
• Experience in 3PL solution design and customer RFP responses.
• Experience with packaging automation, AMR/AGV technologies, and automated material handling systems.
• Knowledge of eCommerce fulfillment and secondary packaging operations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with sales, HR, Operations, Project Management, Quality, IT, Safety, and Customers to develop comprehensive warehousing, eCommerce, fulfillment, packaging, and distribution solutions.
• Lead and support the design, evaluation, planning, testing, integration, and implementation of engineering and operational solutions for new business, retro-fits, and renewals.
• Develop solution designs, facility layouts, operating models, and pricing estimates for new business opportunities and customer RFPs.
• Analyze labor, material handling, storage, automation, and operational processes to identify opportunities for increased efficiency, throughput, and productivity.
• Design warehouse layouts, storage strategies, and process flows for new and existing facilities using AutoCAD and other design tools.
• Conduct workflow analysis, time studies, capacity modeling, and productivity assessments.
• Develop financial models, ROI analyses, and capital investment justifications.
• Evaluate and recommend automation technologies, including packaging automation, AMR/AGV solutions, AutoStore/ASRS, Sorter Technology, high-speed conveyance, Goods-to-Persons robots, and other emerging warehouse technologies.
• Research and pilot innovative solutions, including automation, AI applications, simulation modeling, FlexSim, and digital twin technologies.
• Optimize the utilization of facilities, equipment, labor, materials, and other resources to improve operational performance.
• Collaborate with vendors and equipment providers to design and implement capital projects.
• Analyze existing operations and recommend continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean and operational excellence methodologies.
• Support customer solution development by creating operational models for distribution, eCommerce, and packaging environments.
• Ensure compliance with company safety standards, GMPs, and site-specific procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Data modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Advanced Excel

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

WMS

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Idlogistics in Johns Creek, GA is seeking a Solutions Design Engineer who will own the solution development lifecycle for new business opportunities, designing warehousing, eCommerce, packaging, and distribution solutions across a nationwide network.

You will partner with sales, operations, and IT to develop cost-effective designs, evaluate automation options, and prepare RFI/RFP responses, pricing, and implementation handoffs.