At Nordstrom, we strive for engineering excellence and the Industrial Engineer 2, Supply Chain contributes to that by applying industrial engineering discipline on both established and new processes, systems, and equipment. This person will partner with our Supply Chain Operations leadership and associates within fulfillment centers (FCs) and Distribution Centers (DCs) and should have industry intelligence to provide creative solutions for process improvement and automation to further simplify work flows and operations.
A day in the life
Collects data and performs complex data analysis to understand current state conditions that will be used to drive continuous improvement ideas, capacity analysis, cost/benefit analysis, and change initiatives and projects
Leverages continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) to optimize, lead, and provide supply chain solutions for current and future operations for small to medium (<$250k) scope projects
Performs time and motion studies, has experience with predetermined time systems (e.g., MOST, MSD, MTM), indirect time, & PF&D. Detects gaps between observed time and labor standards, and develops key insights to improve productivity
Leads Standard Work efforts in collaboration with operations and continuous improvement teams
Develops knowledge of distribution and fulfillment best practices and engineering standards. Leverages best practices and engineering standards in the development and deployment of solutions
Creates and delivers AutoCAD Layout for moderately scaled space planning and process design
Analyze and evaluate methods for optimal operations. Outlines alternatives for processes, equipment, and system design
Develops a level of understanding to work with technical documentation, including architectural, mechanical, electrical and software to assess designs and issues as required, with guidance from supervisor
Works with operations, product management, and other business partners to deliver data driven solutions
Utilizes project management methodologies to manage medium complexity projects
Develops skills in discrete simulation and capacity analysis
You own this if you have...
Minimum of 3 years’ Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering Experience
Prior experience with Supply Chain Distribution/Fulfillment (e-Com) environment desired
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering
AutoCAD, simulation, and SQL query experience highly desired
Strong understanding and application of end-to-end Industrial Engineering discipline, processes, and tools
Experience interacting and communicating clearly/concisely with senior leadership
We’ve got you covered…
Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:
Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
Life Insurance and Disability
Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
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