Senior Engineering Systems Manager

Job ID: 258972
Location Name: Maryland Distribution Center
Address: 4622 Mercedes Drive, Maryland, MD 21017, United States (US)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Type: Regular
Job Function: Distribution Center
Remote Eligible: MarketBased

 

Company Overview:

At Sephora we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves.  We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the Extra Ordinary in each of us.  We are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.

 

The Opportunity:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide network support to Sephora Logistics with regards to system and software execution across the network (6 DCs).  This role will be responsible for developing, documenting (FSD) and implementing the roadmap for Logistic systems to include WMS, WES, robotics software and reporting software tools.  This role will also own System administration and KPI reporting across the Logistics network.  The role will report into the Director of Engineering.

 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of complex engineering systems and solutions to improve operational efficiency
• Lead project management for all network Logistic systems and software installs

• Optimize current software processes within the distribution-order fulfillment centers through the development and implementation of improved enhancements and system updates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure systems are integrated seamlessly with other business operations.
• Negotiate with vendors to procure high-value systems contracts
• Develop cost benefit analyses and financial models to support the DCs requirements, designs, and alternative selections to existing systems.
• Act as the primary Logistics contact with IT to ensure Sprint launches are documented (SOP’s), demonstrated and implemented.
• Facilitate weekly network continuous improvement meetings with DC operations and IT to ensure network alignment on process and system knowledge.
• Develop and maintain labor standards and the productivity monitoring for all the DCs.
• Ensure KPI reporting is maintained on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to Logistics network
• Manage capital improvement projects, including automation and robotics to vet software and execution system.

• Analyze current operating plan to determine opportunities for improving the operations process and workflow

• Conduct operations forecasting for staffing, assets, and facility need to ensure ability to meet service commitment.
• Develop and implement training to management for implementation of new procedures, processes, services, and technology to maintain operational effectiveness.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

• 10 or more years of related industrial engineering experience with key focus on systems and software, completing multi-variable work measurements and developing labor standards, process improvement, and network optimization projects within a distribution environment.
• Previous experience with implementing software systems in a Logistics environment, emphasis on warehouse management, warehouse execution, and labor and reporting tools
• Experience with top tier WMS/WES Labor Reporting Systems, MOST and Standards Pro. Experience with JDA/Blue Yonder, Manhattan or equivalent LMS