Industrial Engineer Sr Specialist

Industrial Engineer Specialist

Department: Distribution & Logistics Support

Travel: Up to 50% travel (both day and night)

Job Summary:
We are seeking a versatile and technically skilled Specialist / Sr. Specialist – Distribution & Logistics to lead and support high-impact projects across our grocery wholesaler supply chain. This role involves a blend of systems implementation, industrial engineering, data analytics, and operational support. Projects range from WMS replacements and software upgrades to labor standard engineering, slotting optimization, and dashboard development. Candidates should be comfortable with extensive travel (25% to 50%+, depending on the project) and capable of working in both hybrid and on-site environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Execution & Systems Implementation

• Support the execution of operational technology initiatives, including WMS replacements, software upgrades, and process optimization specific to grocery distribution.

• Coordinate with IT, warehouse operations, and third-party vendors to ensure seamless implementation and adoption.

Process Review, Improvement & Documentation

• Conduct detailed reviews of current-state warehouse and logistics processes to identify inefficiencies, gaps, or risks.

• Recommend and implement improvements to enhance productivity, accuracy, and safety.

• Develop and maintain clear, standardized process documentation, SOPs, and training materials to support consistency and scalability.

Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement

• Support change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new systems, processes, and technologies.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align goals, address concerns, and drive user engagement through effective communication and training.

Technology Research & Vendor Evaluation

• Conduct research on emerging technologies, tools, and best practices in supply chain and warehouse operations.

• Evaluate new vendors and solutions (e.g., automation, robotics, software platforms) that can improve distribution center performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

• Prepare recommendations and business cases for adoption of innovative technologies.

Warehouse Systems Support

• Act as a technical liaison for WMS and other distribution systems, resolving issues, implementing enhancements, and aligning system capabilities with operational workflows.

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reporting tools to monitor key metrics such as throughput, spoilage, order accuracy, and cost-to-serve.

• Analyze operational data to support decision-making, drive efficiency, and identify performance trends.

Labor Standards, Slotting & Process Improvement

• Design and manage engineered labor standards for warehouse processes including case picking, palletizing, and temperature-controlled product handling.

• Support slotting strategies and re-slotting initiatives by leveraging slotting software and operational data to improve pick path efficiency, reduce travel time, and optimize warehouse layout.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with warehouse and logistics teams to enhance productivity, safety, and space utilization.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Support the development of financial models and reports to measure project ROI and operational KPIs.

• Partner with finance and operations teams to track budget performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Travel & Field Execution