Logistics Engineer

About Williams‑Sonoma DC - Olive Branch, MS

Since it was founded in 1956, Williams‑Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams’ single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some of the best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams‑Sonoma, Pottery Barn and West Elm. Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail‑order customers around the world.

The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast‑paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you have a background in distribution, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources, or home delivery, and are looking for a job with a strong opportunity for gaining new skills and for advancement, our Supply Chain Organization could be just the place for you.

By managing resources responsibly, caring for our people, and uniting around our values, we lead our industry and are proud to be recognized for our continuous action and progress in the following areas:
Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies;
Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity;
Newsweek America’s Most Responsible Companies; and USA Today Customer Service Champions. These honors reflect that we are truly a people‑first organization.

• Over 4,000 full‑time associates across the Supply Chain.
• 14.5 M square feet of small parcel, personalization, furniture, and manufacturing space in the domestic US; large package/furniture distribution centers located in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey totaling 9.2 M sq ft plus another 1.2 M sq ft of standalone final‑mile furniture hubs.
• Small package eCommerce distribution centers located in Mississippi and Arizona totaling 3.2 M sq ft, consisting of over 1,000 full‑time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi.
• Sutter Street manufacturing upholstery factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi with over 1,400 full‑time employees producing approximately $900 million to $1 billion in sales of upholstered furniture.
• Transportation Department for ocean, air, trucking, and rail consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN.
• 700 associates in our sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe, including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and Turkey.

This position works closely with internal partners, operations leadership, and vendors in the implementation and support of process improvement initiatives within the supply chain.

The Logistics Engineer position is located in Olive Branch, MS.

• Learn and analyze processes and systems across the supply chain, then leverage best‑practice methods and technologies to improve a fast‑paced retail business.
• Develop skills in project justification including vendor selection, cost‑benefit analysis, and ROI estimation.
• Manage capital projects including requirements gathering, layouts, vendor management, timelines, and budget.
• Maintain the Labor Management Systems in both Distribution and Manufacturing facilities through development of standard operating procedures, time studies, labor standards, and engineering configuration.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or a similar engineering degree.
• At least 1–3 years in a technically related field.
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating distribution processes and identifying areas for improvement.
• Capable of leading and managing projects to improve distribution processes, including planning, proposal, execution, and evaluation.
• Adaptability to changing business requirements and technologies, and strong problem‑solving skills to implement effective solutions.
• Desire for continuous learning and professional development supported with project variety, self‑paced learning resources, vendor/technology discovery, seminars, etc.

• Familiarity with simulation and/or data modeling and visualization software.
• Experience in project management.
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