Senior Industrial Engineer – DC Implementation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Assist with projects related to the implementation of new and existing businesses, site consolidations, relocations, and automation solutions.

• Develop, validate, and utilize tools and standards for the department and DSV organization.

• Confirm customer requirements and devise comprehensive logistics solutions.

• Generate AutoCAD layouts and execute assigned solution tasks.

• Provide project managers with estimated timelines, status updates, escalations, and changes in scope.

• Gather and consolidate requirements for warehouse relocations, encompassing electrical, data, IT equipment, material handling equipment, storage, automation, and regulatory or security needs.

• Engage with general contractors for greenfield or brownfield projects regarding building shell and property specifications.

• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of warehouse and distribution center solutions.

• Evaluate and enhance workflows for inbound, putaway, replenishment, picking, packing, shipping, and value-added services.

• Specify facility, process, and equipment needs while aligning stakeholders on solution designs.

• Assist with the implementation and integration of WMS and other warehouse technologies.

• Formulate implementation plans, schedules, and task lists in collaboration with project managers and stakeholders.

• Identify, assess, and acquire capital equipment and other assets.

• Manage relationships with vendors, suppliers, contractors, and customers.

• Facilitate the implementation of automation and material handling solutions.

• Ensure adherence to customer requirements, safety standards, regulations, and industry best practices.

• Coordinate multiple projects, identify risks, resolve issues, and drive project results.

• Prepare project updates, business cases, presentations, and recommendations.

• Collaborate with operations, engineering, IT, construction, and external partners.

• Keep abreast of industry trends and emerging supply chain technologies.

• Support site assessments, commissioning, testing, operational launches, and other project-related activities.

• Travel for project implementations, customer interactions, and business initiatives.

• Aid in standardization, continuous improvement, vendor onboarding, budgeting, peer coaching, and special projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• A four-year degree is essential; Industrial Engineering is preferred.

• At least 6 years of experience in the Logistics/Supply Chain Industry.

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in warehousing solution implementation and design.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Teams, and SharePoint.

• Proficient with AutoCAD LT.

• Familiarity with WMS functional processes.

• Knowledge of LMS, TMS, and YMS is considered advantageous.

• Strong English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, communication, and writing abilities.

• Experience in documenting design methodologies for logistics solutions and RFP responses.

• Preferred experience with end users, vendors, and clients.

• Experience in a 3PL environment is preferred.

• Six Sigma / Lean Certifications are a plus.

• Experience across Consumer Products, Retail, Manufacturing Support, and E-commerce channels is preferred.

• Experience with warehouse automation applications is preferred.

• Preferred experience in supporting BRD creation, detailed design, procurement, and vendor management.

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. using proper lifting techniques.

• Capability to stand for up to 8 hours a day.

• Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Base salary range of $98,000.00–$128,000.00 annually.

• DSV benefits offerings, including eligibility and coverage options.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Equal employment opportunity protections.