Warehouse Optimization Engineer
About The Position
Sonepar Management Group (SMG) supports our Sonepar brands (i.e. operating companies) in the US through a shared services model. These services include, but are not limited to: human resources, finance, digital enterprise, supply chain, vendor relations, marketing, legal, and communications. The SMG teams enable our brands to do business in their local regions while taking advantage of the scale and collective resources of a global enterprise. SMG fosters an inclusive and supportive culture. We offer leadership and development programs to help you reach your career goals. Our associates share in our collective achievements, and we firmly believe that Sonepar is “Powered by Difference.” By driving technology and innovation, enabling paths to success, and caring about our people and their families, we have built a workplace where you can build a fulfilling career. We are seeking a Senior Warehouse Optimization Engineer to drive site-level and project-based optimization initiatives across our distribution network. This role is highly hands-on and focused on executing data-driven solutions that improve warehouse efficiency, layout, slotting, and overall operational performance. The ideal candidate brings strong technical and analytical expertise, combined with practical experience working directly in warehouse environments to implement measurable improvements.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in warehouse operations, supply chain, or distribution center analytics, including leadership of cross-functional initiatives
- Strong expertise in advanced data analytics, SQL, and BI tools
- Strong expertise in warehouse optimization and slotting tools
- Strong expertise in WMS, ERP systems, and warehouse automation technologies
- Proven experience leading multi-site or enterprise-level optimization initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to design complex models and scalable frameworks for warehouse optimization
- Experience driving Lean, Six Sigma, or large-scale continuous improvement transformations
- Strong track record of influencing senior stakeholders and presenting to executive leadership
- Ability to translate business strategy into technical solutions and execution roadmaps
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
Responsibilities
- Own and execute site-level or project-based warehouse optimization initiatives, delivering measurable improvements in efficiency and performance
- Design and implement slotting strategies, warehouse layouts, and pick path optimizations within distribution centers
- Build and maintain data models, dashboards, and reporting tools to support operational decision-making (e.g., SQL, Power BI)
- Analyze operational data to identify opportunities and solve structured problems using data-driven approaches
- Develop and apply optimization models to improve warehouse processes such as travel time, dwell time, and throughput
- Utilize and configure warehouse optimization tools and slotting software to drive improvements
- Partner closely with operations teams and site leaders to implement solutions and drive adoption
- Support automation and system implementation efforts within warehouse environments
- Apply Lean, Kaizen, or continuous improvement methodologies to targeted initiatives
- Ensure successful execution and delivery of optimization projects from analysis through implementation
Benefits
- Healthcare plans
- Dental & vision
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) retirement savings with company match
- Professional and personal development programs
- Opportunity to become a shareholder
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
- Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
- Robust wellness program
- Gym reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
