Senior Industrial Engineer - Supply Chain

Best Buy Canada • Brampton, ON

9d • $80,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Best Buy Canada is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer - Supply Chain to join their supply chain operations engineering team. This leadership role involves providing end-to-end engineering support for the Brampton distribution centre, focusing on facility optimization, process improvement, and strategic engineering initiatives. The successful candidate will translate network strategy into floor-level execution, working onsite at the Brampton, ON distribution centre. They will act as a key engineering partner to DC operations, supply chain planning, IT, and external vendors. Best Buy Canada is one of Canada’s largest and most successful retailers, operating Best Buy, Best Buy Mobile, and Geek Squad brands, and is recognized as a 2023 winner of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. The company offers a unique shopping experience with the latest technology and entertainment products, plus an expanded assortment of lifestyle products online. Best Buy Canada is committed to an inclusive culture where employees can bring their whole selves to work, offering amazing discounts, promotional pricing, and training and skills development programs.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of engineering experience in manufacturing, logistics or distribution field.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Prior experience in data analytics, business intelligence (Tableau, Power BI), and statistics.

Nice To Haves

• Green belt or black belt certification in lean six sigma methodologies are preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD, simulation application, lean principles, automation solutions, reliability engineering programs (preventive maintenance) is a nice to have.

Responsibilities

• Own the DC layout optimization and capacity planning (short- and long-term), analyzing current and forecasted volumes to determine utilization rates and recommend footprint adjustments.
• Serve as the engineering partner for major strategic initiatives, translating high-level network or system design (e.g., WMS, ASRS, automation) into executable floor-level solutions.
• Lead projects related to facility layout and design, relocations, new process integration, technology deployment, and labor modeling.
• Lead and manage Kaizen and CI initiatives (5S, value stream mapping, A3 problem solving, DMAIC).
• Initiate and execute continuous improvement projects focused on waste reduction, throughput improvement, and cost efficiency.
• Drive a lean thinking mindset across the DC through training, project results, and recognition of improvements.
• Support reliability engineering programs, including preventive maintenance strategies where applicable.
• Lead the development and management of key operational KPIs, dashboards, and performance insights.
• Apply data analytics, BI tools, and statistical methods to support decision-making and business cases.
• Contribute to the evolution toward real-time operations monitoring and improved visibility.
• Lead and mentor a team of analysts and/or engineers, setting clear priorities, developing standard work, and scaling best practices.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and engineering standards.

Benefits

• Remote-first work environment
• Employee discounts on awesome tech
• Flexible health benefits
• Wellness program
• Development opportunities to build new and transferable skills
• Amazing discounts and promotional pricing on everything from TVs and refrigerators to luggage and furniture
• Sneak peek at the newest gadgets before they hit the market
• Phenomenal training and skills development programs

What This Job Offers

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