Industrial Engineering M

This position is onsite 5 days a week in our Secaucus warehouse.

Come be a part of a community where all are welcome. We believe in the fundamental potential of every person—our employees, our customers and those who make our clothes—and are committed to creating conditions that empower people. It’s all part of our commitment to doing business in a way that helps build a better industry. EILEEN FISHER is one of the largest women’s fashion companies to be a certified B Corporation, which means we voluntarily meet high criteria for social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.

Industrial Engineer - Apparel Distribution Center
Department: Engineering , Supply Chain & Operations | FLSA Status: Exempt

We are looking for a hands‑on Industrial Engineer to drive operational excellence across our apparel distribution center. You will own the design and continuous improvement of fulfillment workflows — from inbound receiving through outbound shipping and including reverse logistics— with a particular focus on transportation management, labor efficiency, and order flow optimization. This role sits at the intersection of engineering rigor and logistics execution, working closely with DC operations, transportation, technology, and merchandise allocation teams.

Workflow Engineering & Process Improvement

Analyze and re-engineer end-to-end DC workflows including receiving, put away, replenishment, picking, sorting, packing, returns and shipping for both wholesale and direct‑to‑consumer channels

Conduct time studies, labor standards development, and capacity modeling across all functional areas of the distribution center

Design and optimize facility layouts, slotting strategies, and travel path logic to minimize unit handling and maximize throughput

Lead value stream mapping exercises to identify waste and implement Lean improvements across the DC floor

Transportation Management

Support the design and continuous improvement of inbound and outbound transportation processes including carrier selection logic, load planning, manifest workflows, and dock scheduling

Analyze freight data to identify opportunities for consolidation, mode optimization, and carrier performance improvement

Partner with the transportation team to engineer dock‑to‑carrier workflows that reduce dwell time and improve on‑time shipment performance

Develop engineered standards and labor models for shipping operations including packing, manifesting, trailer loading, and yard management

Evaluate and recommend transportation management system (TMS) configurations and process changes to improve efficiency and cost per unit shipped

Monitor inbound transportation flows and collaborate with vendors and logistics partners to reduce receiving variance and improve appointment scheduling compliance

Data Analysis & Reporting

Build and maintain operational dashboards tracking throughput, units per hour (UPH), order cycle time, dock utilization, and freight cost per unit

Use data to identify trends, diagnose performance gaps, and prioritize engineering projects with the greatest operational impact

Conduct cost‑benefit analyses for capital projects, automation investments, and process changes

Work closely with DC operations leadership, transportation, IT, and merchandise allocation teams to align engineering initiatives with business priorities and seasonal volume plans

Support peak season planning by developing staffing models, capacity scenarios, and process contingency plans for high‑volume periods (Back‑to‑School, Holiday, etc.)

Lead training efforts for industrial engineering methodologies and new process implementations with frontline supervisors and associates

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field

3-6 years of experience in distribution center or fulfillment center engineering, preferably within apparel, fashion, or retail

Hands‑on experience with warehouse management systems (WMS); Manhattan Associates, Blue Yonder, or Oracle WMS experience strongly preferred

Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS) and outbound logistics operations

Strong proficiency in data analysis tools — Advanced Excel, SQL, and/or Power BI required; Python or R a plus

Working knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies; Understanding of apparel distribution operations including garment‑on‑hanger (GOH), folded goods, value‑added services (VAS), and retail compliance labeling

Ability to work in a fast‑paced, physically active distribution environment and flex schedule during peak periods

Experience with conveyor sortation systems, put‑to‑light, or automated picking technologies

Exposure to omnichannel fulfillment strategies (store replenishment, e‑commerce, marketplace)

This position is primarily based on the distribution center floor. The role requires regular walking of large facility areas, frequent interaction with operations teams, and occasional travel to carrier facilities or vendor locations.

We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status.

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