Director, Supply Chain Engineering

QXO•Doraville, GA

About The Position

QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) is the largest publicly traded distributor of roofing, waterproofing, and related products, and the second largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building materials in North America. QXO is the fastest growing company in the $800 billion building products distribution industry and plans to become the tech-enabled leader by delivering best-in-class customer satisfaction and outsized returns for its shareholders. The company is targeting $50 billion in annual revenues within the next decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth. What you'll do: The person in this role is responsible for designing the right supply chain network for QXO’s footprint, designing distribution centers of the future, and identifying capacity improvements across the existing network.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, etc.)
10 years of supply chain engineering experience (Distribution, Fulfillment or Manufacturing)
Experience in network optimization and network design
Experience in distribution or fulfillment facility design
Experience in evaluating and implementing automation solutions
Experience in developing productivity rates, labor savings analysis and models, engineering standards, and process improvement
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in engineering economics, simulation modeling, business case development, statistical analysis and advanced data & analytic skills

Nice To Haves

Masters in engineering or MBA
Experience working in a performance excellence organization
Experience in value stream mapping

Responsibilities

Overall network strategy and planning to align supply chain initiatives with overall business goals.
Network design includes facility location, type, and sizing; own the build vs. lease vs. outsource analysis.
Design, develop and implement innovative DC automation and management system solutions.
Assessment of current DC Operations to identify optimization opportunities to improve flow, throughput, capacity, productivity, and OEE.
Set and document engineering standards across the branch network.
Design of all new distribution centers encompassing site planning, product flow, MHE requirements, etc.
Implementation including project management, technical oversight, employee training, and commissioning of all engineering projects to increase capacity, throughput, productivity, and cost reduction.
Generate CAD drawings, review vendor submittments, and manage composite drawing consolidations.
Review and selection of new automation partners including business case development.
Manage external technical partners.
Partner on WMS rollout, keeping facility design, operator workflows, and system configuration in sync.