Director - Supply Chain Engineering

Director, Supply Chain Engineering

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid – minimum 4 days onsite per week)

Travel: Up to 25%

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Director of Supply Chain Engineering to lead the strategy and execution of engineering initiatives across a large-scale distribution network. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence through industrial engineering, network optimization, capacity planning, warehouse automation, and engineering governance while partnering with cross-functional teams to support long-term business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership

• Develop and execute the supply chain engineering strategy to support network growth and operational performance.
• Lead Industrial Engineering, Network Optimization, Capacity Planning, Automation, and Facility Design functions.
• Establish engineering standards, governance, and best practices to improve productivity, consistency, and scalability.
• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering teams through coaching, succession planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Network Optimization & Capacity Planning

• Lead network design, facility planning, and optimization projects to improve throughput, service levels, capacity, and cost efficiency.
• Develop long-term capacity strategies aligned with business growth, labour requirements, and operational constraints.
• Support facility expansions, start-ups, and network redesign initiatives.

Automation & Operational Excellence

• Drive warehouse automation and material handling strategies to improve productivity, safety, and operational scalability.
• Partner with Supply Chain Systems and IT teams to implement automation and engineering solutions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, labour productivity, and service performance.

Analytics & Capital Planning

• Establish engineering KPIs, scorecards, and reporting to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Develop business cases for automation investments, facility improvements, and network optimization projects.
• Manage engineering capital priorities in partnership with Finance and business stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Act as the engineering subject matter expert for supply chain leadership on network strategy, automation, facility design, and operational performance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Transportation, Inventory Management, Finance, Merchandising, IT, and Supply Chain Systems to align engineering initiatives with business objectives.
• Present engineering recommendations, investment opportunities, and strategic insights to executive leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Business, or a related discipline (Master's degree preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Supply Chain Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
• At least 5 years' experience leading engineering teams and enterprise-wide operational initiatives.
• Experience supporting large-scale distribution networks, facility design, warehouse automation, capacity planning, and network optimization.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, financial analysis, and change management capabilities.
• Professional certifications in Engineering, Supply Chain, Lean, Six Sigma, or Project Management are advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Industrial Engineering and facility design
• Network optimization and capacity planning
• Warehouse automation and material handling systems
• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Labour Management Systems (LMS), ERP platforms, and Business Intelligence tools
• Analytics, forecasting, simulation modelling, and engineering performance metrics
• Capital planning, financial analysis, and business case development

What's Offered

• Hybrid working model with regular onsite collaboration.
• Opportunity to lead strategic engineering initiatives across a large distribution network.
• High level of cross-functional exposure and executive stakeholder engagement.
• Career growth within a collaborative, innovation-focused environment.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.