Vice President, Global Engineering

Accelerate your career. Join the organization that's driving the world's technology and shape the future. Ingram Micro is a leading technology company for the global information technology ecosystem. With the ability to reach nearly 90% of the global population, we play a vital role in the worldwide IT sales channel, bringing products and services from technology manufacturers and cloud providers to business-to-business technology experts. Our market reach, diverse solutions and services portfolio, and digital platform Ingram Micro Xvantage set us apart. Learn more at Come join our team where you’ll make technology happen in surprising ways. Let’s shape tomorrow - it’ll be a fun journey!The Vice President, Global Engineering is a senior executive leader responsible for defining, standardizing, and executing the global engineering strategy across supply chain operations. This role provides leadership across operations engineering, network design, automation, systems, and customer solutions with a focus on scalability, cost optimization, productivity, and operational excellence across a complex, high-volume global network.This leader partners closely with Operations, IT, Finance, regional executives, and customers to deliver transformative engineering solutions that enable growth, improve service, and drive sustainable competitive advantage.Your role:GLOBAL ENGINEERING STRATEGY & EXECUTIONSet and communicate a clear global vision and strategy for supply chain engineering aligned with enterprise objectivesLead global engineering functions including site engineering, facilities design, network optimization, capacity planning, automation, material handling, and large-scale capital projectsEstablish global standards, methodologies, and performance metrics to ensure consistency and scalability across regionsOversee global engineering roadmaps and execution of strategic initiatives supporting distribution, transportation, and end-to-end supply chain operationsEvaluate and approve supply chain configuration changes and capital investment decisions that measurably improve throughput, capacity, service, and cost structureOwn the definition and global rollout of supply chain execution systems including WMS, TMS, YMS, OMS, network modeling, and related optimization tools in partnership with Technology leadershipSUPPLY CHAIN PROCESS IMPROVEMENT & INNOVATIONLead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, asset utilization, quality, and cost reduction across distribution and transportation operationsPartner with regional and country leaders to identify opportunities to standardize and improve core operational processesDevelop global process maturity models, benchmarking frameworks, and best-practice standardsDeliver actionable insights and long-term roadmaps, including 3–5-year logistics, capacity, and network plansNETWORK DESIGN & AUTOMATION LEADERSHIPDefine and lead the global network design strategy using data-driven analytical models to enable consistent decision-makingStandardize network modeling and analytics capabilities across geographiesDefine the future-state automation strategy globally, accounting for regional maturity, business needs, and return on investmentServe as executive sponsor for major automation, transformation, and multi-tenant warehouse initiativesCUSTOMER SOLUTIONS & VALUE CREATIONEstablish and lead the solutions design vision for the organizationPartner directly with key customers to deliver proactive, scalable, and cost-effective supply chain solutionsTranslate customer requirements into network, capacity, systems, and operational design solutionsOversee solution design, project management, and delivery of complex customer programsFINANCIAL, CAPITAL & VENDOR LEADERSHIPDevelop and manage global operating and capital budgets related to engineering, facilities, and supply chain transformationGovern capital investments to ensure alignment with strategic priorities and financial return expectationsServe as executive sponsor for major RFPs and sourcing initiativesPartner with Strategic Sourcing and Finance to negotiate contracts, manage vendors, and optimize total cost of ownershipPEOPLE LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCELead, develop, and inspire a global organization of executive directors, directors, managers, and technical professionalsBuild strong leadership pipelines and succession plansDrive talent development, performance management, and organizational effectivenessFoster collaboration across global, regional, and functional teamsWhat you bring to the role:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (required)Master’s degree in Engineering (preferred)MBA strongly preferred10–15+ years of progressive experience in engineering, supply chain, or operations leadershipMinimum of 5 years in an executive leadership role within a global, matrixed, high-volume organization (Fortune 100 or similar environment preferred)Demonstrated success leading large-scale supply chain transformations, automation programs, and global systems implementationsDemonstrated experience with green field multi-channel automation design, business case development, securing funding, project management, implementation, and delivery of business case requirementsExperience leading optimization of automation, CMS and WCS capabilities across a global network to achieve improved reliability, scalability, and cost optimizationDemonstrated experience delivering ROI’s across a capital investment portfolio in excess of $50M Position requires global travel, up to 30% of the time.#LI-JJThe typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $247,700.00 - $470,600.00 per year.The ranges above reflect the potential annual base pay across the U.S. for all roles; the applicable base pay range will depend on the candidate’s primary work location, pay grade, and variable compensation plan. Individual base pay within each range depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time of hire. New hires starting base pay generally falls in the bottom half (between the minimum and midpoint) of a pay range.At Ingram Micro certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus or sales incentives and long-term incentives. These awards are allocated based on position level and individual performance. U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, paid time off, parental leave, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others.This is not a complete listing of the job duties. It’s a representation of the things you will be doing, and you may not perform all these duties.Please be prepared to pass a drug test and successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check.Ingram Micro Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.SummaryLocation: Irvine, CA, United States of AmericaType: Full time