DC Engineer, FDC/BDC

The Home Depot • GEORGIA - VIRTUAL - GA01, GA

7d • $70,000 - $150,000

About The Position

A Supply Chain Engineer supports process improvement and task-out projects for distribution centers, typically related to cost reduction and productivity. The role may involve operational analysis, process improvement, facility and capacity planning, and project management. The engineer is expected to be self-starting and detail-oriented, manage multiple projects, communicate effectively, work well with a team, and interact with multiple levels and functions across the Supply Chain organization.

The position conducts operational and supply chain analyses, identifies and supports logistics process improvements, develops reports and procedures, supports implementation of process changes, and provides facility and capacity planning support for distribution and transportation functions. It reports to a Logistics Manager and has no direct reports. Overnight travel is typically required 20% to 50% of the time.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Legally permitted to work in the United States.
• At least 2 years of work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a field of study related to the job, or the knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through completion of such a degree program.

Nice To Haves

• Industrial Engineering degree or another related Engineering degree.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma or another process improvement methodology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Word, and AutoCAD.
• Experience conducting time studies and developing engineered performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct time studies, zero-base analysis, rate analysis, network analysis, statistical analysis, flow-path analysis, and related supply chain analysis.
• Identify logistics process improvement opportunities through competitive analysis and critical thinking.
• Support and/or lead cross-functional strategic or process improvement projects.
• Engage senior operational leaders and stakeholders to gain alignment on implementation plans and success metrics.
• Develop reports and run ad hoc queries.
• Identify, modify, and develop standard operating procedures to streamline operating processes and training opportunities.
• Support implementation of completed Kaizen events and process-change alignment with local leadership, and provide recommendations for successful transitions.
• Lead process improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma.
• Provide facility and capacity planning support for distribution and transportation functions in Logistics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level