Senior Engineering Systems Manager

Job ID: 295904
Location Name: Maryland Distribution Center
Address: 4622 Mercedes Drive, Maryland, MD 21017, United States (US)
Job Type:
Position Type: Regular
Job Function: Distribution Center
Work Location: Perryman Distribution Center, Perryman, Maryland or Alternate DC Location/Remote Consideration

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Your role at Sephora:
As a Senior Engineering Systems Manager, DC Planning and Engineering you will be responsible for providing network support to Sephora Logistics with regards to system and software execution across the Sephora Logistics Network. This role will be responsible for developing, documenting, and implementing the roadmap for Logistic systems to include WMS, WES, robotics software and reporting software tools. This role will also own System Administration and KPI reporting across the Logistics network.

In addition, you will: 

• Assume project management responsibilities for all network Logistics systems and software installs
• Optimize current software processes within the distribution-order fulfillment centers through the development and implementation of improved enhancements and system updates.
• Develop solutions to operational issues and provide recommendations to improve operations with software enhancements.
• Develop cost benefit analyses and financial models to support the DC’s requirements, designs, and alternative selections to existing systems.
• Act as a primary Logistics contact with IT to ensure Sprint roll-outs are documented (SOP’s), demonstrated, and implemented.
• Hold network continuous improvement meetings with DC operations and IT to ensure network alignment on process and system knowledge.
• Develop and maintain labor standards and the productivity monitoring for all the DC’s.
• Ensure KPI reporting is maintained on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis for publishing to the Logistics network
• Assist with capital improvement projects, including automation and robotics software and execution systems, and personnel needed to complete various projects.

• Analyze current operating plan to determine opportunities for improving the operations process and workflow

• Work with operations management team to implement changes in the operations to reach desired cost reduction and service improvements.
• Conduct operations forecasting for staffing, assets, and facility need to ensure ability to meet service commitment.
• Maintain self-development, communications, and reporting.
• Identify issues that require training or re-training to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Provide training to management for implementation of new procedures, processes, services, and technology to maintain operational effectiveness.
• Coordinate with process writers to create training documents.

• Possess strong written and verbal communications skills
• Travel to other Distribution Centers to support initiatives (estimated 25%)
• Demonstrate our Sephora values of Passion for Client Service, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect for All, Teamwork, and Initiative

We’re excited about you if you have:

• 12+ years of related industrial engineering experience with key focus on systems and software, completing multi-variable work measurements and developing labor standards, process improvement, and network optimization projects within a distribution environment.
• Previous experience with implementing software systems in a Logistics environment, emphasis on warehouse management, warehouse execution, and labor and reporting tools
• Experience with top tier WMS/WES/WCS Systems
• Experience with JDA/Blue Yonder, Manhattan or equivalent Warehouse Management Systems

• A working knowledge of DC operational practices and procedures, and a full understanding of Supply Chain and WMS/WCS/WES data and concepts
• Experience working with Dotcom and Retail DC Systems and Operations
• Proven experience working directly and collaboratively with IT, DC Operations, and Leadership, building effecting relationships with personnel at all levels

What You’ll Get: 

The annual base salary range for this position is $130,985.00 - $146,395.00. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job. Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses. This job will be posted for a minimum of 5 days.

• Caring Community . Thrive in a supportive, mentorship-driven environment from your leaders while also creating that same environment for your teams!
• Fulfilling Path . We invest in you, not just your role, with opportunities to learn, innovate and lead.
• Meaningful Work . Your work creates real impact. With every decision leading to thousands of shipments, you bring beauty to life for our clients.

Rewards as Unique as You: 

Some benefits have eligibility requirements and may depend on job classification and length of employment. 

• Health . Thrive on and off the floor with healthcare plans that fit the needs of you and your family, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Sephora also fully covers our employees’ disability and life insurance.
• Wealth . We offer a competitive 401k with 4% match as well as FSA and HSA programs. We also offer a Student Debt Retirement plan, where your student loan payments qualify to earn the 401k match from Sephora.
• Balance . Enjoy paid time off, sick paid time off, and protected leave.
• Growth . We invest in you, with access to development programs, tuition reimbursement, and mentorship so that you can flourish in this fast-paced role.
• Perks . Love what you do, love what you get! Enjoy 30% discount on all merchandise/services, opportunities for free product or “gratis,” and flash sale discounts on LVMH brand products.
• Support . Join a team that truly cares – with free mental health and financial coaching resources with 24/7 access to Modern Health and Financial Finesse. Plus, volunteer and donation matching.

Sephora values a diverse and inclusive workplace and considers all applicants without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age, religion, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Sephora is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or other medical conditions. 

Sephora will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act. 

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