About this role
In this role, you will:
- Lead the end-to-end design, layout, and operational launch of our Distribution Center and regional hubs.
- Develop, document, and implement rigorous operational and layout standards for a network of large small localized service warehouses to ensure consistency in safety, efficiency, and velocity.
- Partner with Supply Chain and Logistics to conduct distribution network planning, determining optimal inventory placement, fulfillment strategies, and transit lanes.
- Design facility layouts (CAD), racking configurations, kitting areas, and material handling systems tailored for service parts variance (from small electronics to heavy powertrain components).
- Establish 5S, visual management, standard work, and inventory control processes tailored specifically for a high-turn, high-availability service environment.
- Collaborate with IT and Systems teams to specify requirements for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and inventory tracking technologies across the network.
- Leverage data analytics to identify network bottlenecks, optimize safety stock placement, reduce fulfillment lead times, and drive down total logistics costs.
Travel Requirements: 30% to 50%
On-site Requirement: 4-5x per week in office when not traveling
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field, with 8+ years of progressive experience in industrial engineering
- Proven track record of leading complex warehouse launch initiatives from empty shell to fully operational facility.
- Demonstrated experience creating operational, equipment, and process standards scaled across a large footprint.
- Direct experience with the strategy, setup, and optimization of a Distribution Center.
- Strong experience in distribution network planning, including footprint optimization, capacity planning, and lead-time reduction.
- Advanced project management skills with the ability to manage multiple facility launches simultaneously and align cross-functional stakeholders (Real Estate, Tech, Ops).
Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience in Automotive Service Parts (MRO) or high-tech aftermarket distribution networks.
- Proficiency in warehouse simulation modeling software (e.g., FlexSim, Arena, Simio) to validate network and facility designs.
- Experience evaluating and implementing automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) or autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in a distribution setting.