Senior Manager, Supply Chain Engineering

QXO•Doraville, GA

About The Position

QXO is the fastest growing publicly traded distributor of building products in North America. The company is executing its strategy to become the tech-enabled leader in the $800 billion building products distribution industry and generate outsized value for its shareholders. QXO expects to achieve its target of $50 billion in annual revenues within the next decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth. What you'll do: As Senior Manager, Supply Chain Engineering you will be responsible for leading strategic and operational initiatives that improve network performance, facility productivity, process standardization, and end to end supply chain efficiency. This role combines engineering, continuous improvement, and operational execution to optimize processes, labor productivity, material flow, space utilization, inventory movement, and service performance. The position partners closely with operations, EH&S, transportation, inventory, procurement, IT, finance, and field leadership to design and implement scalable solutions that improve safety, cost, quality, throughput, and customer service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, etc.)
7+ 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

Master’s in engineering or MBA
Experience working in a performance excellence organization
Experience in value stream mapping

Responsibilities

Lead supply chain engineering and process improvement initiatives across branch and network operations.
Design, evaluate, and improve branch and warehouse layouts, slotting strategies, pick paths, replenishment methods, dock flow, storage media, and material handling processes.
Drive continuous improvement efforts using Lean, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and other structured problem-solving methods.
Identify and implement process changes that improve safety, quality, productivity, accuracy, capacity, and service levels.
Develop labor standards, productivity benchmarks, engineered standards, and performance metrics to support operational excellence.
Partner with operations leaders to assess current state performance and prioritize improvement opportunities by impact.
Support capital planning and execution for automation, racking, conveyor systems, warehouse management tools, and other infrastructure investments.
Lead time studies, workflow analysis, capacity modeling, and scenario planning to support near term efficiency and long-term growth.
Establish and maintain standard operating procedures, best practices, and process governance across the distribution network.
Use data and analytics to monitor KPIs, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions.
Manage cross functional projects from concept through implementation, including business case development, timeline management, stakeholder communication, and results tracking.
Collaborate with technology teams on WMS, ERP, labor management, reporting, and systems enhancement initiatives.
Support network design, facility start-ups, expansions, consolidations, and operational integration projects as needed