Director - Supply Chain Engineering

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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.

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