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As a Senior Industrial Engineer, you will lead the design and optimization of end-to-end distribution center processes that directly impact speed to shelf, cost efficiency, and service performance. You will analyze current-state workflows across receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping to identify opportunities to increase throughput, reduce touch points, and improve overall flow. Your work will help ensure the operation is positioned to flex with seasonal demand and evolving omnichannel fulfillment needs.

In this role, you will develop data-driven recommendations for labor strategy, automation, slotting, and facility layout while balancing cost, scalability, and operational resiliency. You will build business cases, model scenarios, and quantify return on investment to support capital and process improvement decisions. From concept through implementation, you will partner closely with operations to bring ideas to life and validate that improvements deliver sustained results.

You will work side by side with Distribution Center leadership, operations managers, and frontline teams to translate engineering concepts into practical, executable solutions. You will also collaborate with cross‑functional partners including IT, Finance, Maintenance, Safety, and external vendors to align technical designs with business priorities. As a trusted advisor, you will influence stakeholders at multiple levels, mentor early-career engineers, and help foster a culture of continuous improvement across the network.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering, or a related field (required)
• Master’s degree, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma certification (preferred)
• 7+ years of industrial engineering experience in high-volume distribution, fulfillment, retail, e‑commerce, or 3PL environments (required)
• Experience supporting large-scale operations and complex supply chain networks
• Demonstrated success leading high-impact projects, including initiatives exceeding $1M in capital spend
• Hands‑on experience with labor standards, engineered labor systems, and warehouse management systems
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable operational insights
• Proficiency with tools such as Advanced Excel, data visualization, and engineering or layout software
• Ability to influence cross‑functional partners and operational leaders without direct authority
• A team-first attitude; while your core duties are your priority, you are happy to step in wherever you’re needed

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced distribution center environment
• Comfort balancing time between analytical work and on‑floor operational support
• Willingness to travel up to 15% as needed
• Regular in-office attendance is required
• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
• Ability to adhere to company policies and professional standards

• Process Improvement
• Analysis
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Operations
• Strategy and Execution
• Business Intelligence
• Engineering Instruments and Tools

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or relevant field of study required
• MS Operations Management, MS, MBA, Six Sigma – Black Belt preferred
• PM certification preferred

• 7+ years of related experience in distribution operations and mechanical or industrial engineering
• 5+ years of retail industry experience
• 3+ years of experience with MOST RFID, Robots, Warehousing Systems, Store Systems, or DC automation preferred

• Develop business justification that supports ASO's strategy
• Lead cross-functional projects using cutting edge retail industry concepts to reduce cost and improve profitability
• Collaborate with vendors, engineers, DC leadership, DC maintenance, and senior leaders to understand material handling needs and conveyance, transport, and handling requirements
• Evaluate current material handling processes, considering innovations in materials and methods
• Recommend improvements to ensure most efficient and cost-effective handling procedures
• Draft sketches, samples, technical documentation, user manuals, and written analysis of proposed designs or improvements to handling systems and other related elements
• Estimate material needs, costs, and timelines for proposed projects
• Facilitate installation, testing, and debugging phases of projects
• Drive operational improvement initiatives in partnership with cross-functional team members and senior leaders
• Provide actionable insights into MHE performance via data gathering, manipulation, synthesis, and modeling, and communication of recommendations
• Evaluate MHE utilization and preventive maintenance programs and recommend improvements
• Develop project plan and baseline analysis, implement process improvement, ensure desired results achieved, and continue assessment of new processes
• Implement and design process improvement changes to increase performance and reduce overall operating costs
• Mentor entry-level engineers and DC managers
• Develop a thorough understanding of the Academy’s policies, procedures, and safety rules
• Duties may change; Team Members may be required to perform other duties as assigned

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Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.