Industrial Engineer

About Williams-Sonoma DC - Olive Branch, MSSince it was founded in 1956, Williams - Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams' single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams - Sonoma, Pottery Barn and West Elm.Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you have a background in distribution, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources, or home delivery - and are looking for a job with a strong opportunity for gaining new skills and for advancement - our Supply Chain Organization could be just the place for you.Williams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain OverviewIn 2024, Williams-Sonoma was recognized as a Great Place to Work ® and Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity, honors which reflect that we are truly a people-first organization. Our operation includes:Over 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain14.5M square feet of small parcel, personalization, furniture, and manufacturing space in the domestic US, Williams-Sonoma has developed an agile and capable distribution network consisting of the following:Large package furniture distribution centers located in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey totaling 9.2M square feet plus another 1.2M square feet of standalone final-mile furniture hubs.Small package eCommerce distribution centers located in Mississippi and Arizona totaling 3.2M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonaltemporary associates in MississippiSutter Street Manufacturing upholstery factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling with over 1,400 full-time employees producing approximately $900 million to $1 billion in sales of upholstered furnitureTransportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and Turkey This position works closely with internal partners, operations leadership, and vendors in the implementation and support of process improvement initiatives within the supply chain. The Industrial Engineer position is located in Olive Branch, MS. You'll be excited about this opportunity because you will....Learn and analyze processes and systems across the supply chain, then leverage best-practice methods and technologies to improve a fast-paced retail businessDevelop skills in project justification including vendor selection, cost-benefit analysis, and ROI estimationManage capital projects including requirements gathering, layouts, vendor management, timelines, and budgetMaintain the Labor Management Systems in both Distribution and Manufacturing facilities through development of standard operating procedures, time studies, labor standards, and engineering configurationParticipate in special projects and other duties as assigned Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates....Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or similar engineering degree At least 1-3 years in a technically related fieldStrong analytical skills for evaluating distribution processes and identifying areas for improvementCapable of leading and managing projects to improve distribution processes, including planning, proposal, execution, and evaluationAdaptability to changing business requirements and technologies, and strong problem-solving skills to implement effective solutionsDesire for continuous learning and professional development supported with project variety, self-paced learning resources, vendor technology discovery, seminars, etc.We prefer some of these qualities as well....Familiarity with simulation andor data modeling and visualization softwareExperience in project managementFamiliarity with automated material handling equipment or roboticsFamiliarity with relevant software and tools such as warehouse management systems (WMS), labor management systems (LMS), warehouse execution systems (WES), enterprise resource planning (ERP) systemsLean Six Sigma certification - Greenbelt or higherExperience in distribution or logisticsReview these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role....Able to bend, reach, squat, and climb stairsladdersAble to walk to any area within the facility (warehouses typically 1M+ square feet)Able to stand for stretches of time (2+ hours)Willingness to travel (up to 50%) "‹Our company benefits are second to none in the industry....Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products401(k) plan and other investment opportunitiesPaid vacations, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and Holidays (in some locations)Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet InsuranceFor more information on our benefits offerings, please visit EOE

Created: 2025-02-21