Distribution Center Industrial Engineer

Who We Are

For over 60 years, we have curated a unique marketplace filled with inspiring finds for the home decorator, entertainer, and gifter. From international foods and hand-picked wine and beverages to artisan furniture and on-trend décor, we offer a high-quality assortment at a great value you won’t find anywhere else.

And, while diversity of product is critical to our success as a retail brand, it is our culture of diversity and belonging that allows us to thrive as a team. Each and every individual's contributions and unique perspective matter and inspire us to be inclusive, collaborative, open-minded, adaptable, honest, and respectful.

• Support continuous improvement by actively adhering to lean principles, design of experiments (ex: Six Sigma).
• Conduct time studies of Labor Management; track and monitor effectiveness of management schedules/ employee schedules through metrics; recommend and implement changes as needed to ensure business objectives are met.
• Create, modify and enhance CAD drawings to make recommendations for existing and new facilities related on improvement opportunities identified.
• Perform data analysis to establish site floor metrics and solve complex problems; identify opportunities to optimize storage and processing capacity (picking locations, storage rack and material handling equipment).
• Establish solutions that support the vision for the implementation of cutting edge solutions that enable the Cost Plus World Market e-commerce fulfillment network to meet or exceed corporate goals.
• Develop and maintain work standards and characteristics that promote efficient staff and facility utilization.
• Make strategy recommendations that impact operations and process/systems engineering teams regarding key performance indicators and service level goals.
• Improve key fulfillment metrics across the supply chain network related to speed, efficiency, throughput, and cost.
• Lead the technical assessment of potential suppliers and assist with the selection, use and application of processes within the extended e-commerce fulfillment network.
• Designs and conducts time studies and devises standard work routines and measurable productivity expectations; collaborate and communicate best practices with business leads and functional process improvement leads.
• Partner with site Director to identify facility design requirements based on activity levels, product profiles, flow, and transportation methods; assess time estimates to develop, purchase, document, implement, and install existing and new processes.
• Establish solutions that support the vision for the implementation of cutting edge solutions that enable the Cost Plus World Market e-commerce fulfillment network to meet or exceed corporate goals.
• Evaluating core processes/ technologies and integrating them in a unique and creative way that helps solve a business problem and improve the customer and associate experience.

• Experience/Understanding of Lean Six Sigma processes with analytical tools such as flow charts, Pareto charts, cause and effect diagrams, run charts, etc.
• 3 years minimum exposure to warehousing and supply chain.
• Ability to identify and evaluate multiple options and alternatives and effectively determine the appropriate action based on available information.
• 3 years minimum experience with AutoCAD, SQL, VBA, WMS and LMS; Advanced experience using MS suite, including Access, Excel, & PowerPoint.
• Work location: Onsite. You will work out of our Stockton, CA Distribution Center.
• BS in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related technical field; other technical degree with relevant IE experience. MA degree a plus (or 3-4 years Industrial Engineering experience).
• Strong understanding of IE concepts and ability to apply them across the supply chain.
• Strong communication skills both verbally and written including the ability to communicate with all levels of management.

• A culture of inclusion that empowers you to be your best authentic self.
• Eligible employees offered Medical and Dental Insurance, Vision Coverage, 401(k) Savings Plan, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance and more.
• Wellness Programs.
• A fun and supportive work environment where you feel welcome and safe.
• Up to 30% employee discount and product sample sales!
• Opportunities to make an impact through your passions.
• Work life balance is a priority.
• Accrued Vacation, Sick Time and Personal Holidays.