DC Engineer, FDC/BDC

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

Position Purpose: A Supply Chain Engineer supports process improvement and task-out projects for the distribution centers, typically related to cost out and productivity. An Engineer may perform operational analysis, process improvement, facility and capacity planning, and project management. Must be a self starter, detail oriented, able to manage multiple projects, possesses excellent communication skills, works well with a team, interacts with multiple levels and functions within the Supply Chain organization.

Key Responsibilities: 40% Conducts time studies, performs zero base analysis, rate analysis, network analysis, statistical analysis, flow path analysis and related supply chain analysis.

25% Identifies Logistics process improvement opportunities through competitive analysis, and critical thinking. Supports and/or leads cross-functional strategic or process improvement projects. Reports and engages senior operational leaders and stakeholders to gain alignment on implementation plan and success metrics

25% Develop reports and runs ad hoc queries. Identifies, modifies and develops standard operating procedures to steamline operating processes and training opportunities. Support implementation of completed Kaizen events / process change alignment to local leadership and provide recommendations for successful transitions. Lead process improvement initiatives leveraging Lean-Six Sigma.

10% Provides facility and capacity planning support for distribution and transportation functions in Logistics.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports: Reports to Sr Manager Logistics.

This role has no direct reports.

Travel Requirements: Typically requires overnight travel 20% to 50% of the time.

Physical Requirements: Most of the time is spent sitting or standing in the same location or there may be a need to stoop regularly or move/lift light material or equipment (typically less than 8 pounds).

Working Conditions: Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications: Must be eighteen years of age or older.

Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications: Industrial Engineering Degree or other related Engineering Degree

Experience with Lean Six Sigma or other Process Improvement Methodology

Proficient in: Microsoft Office Suite including Access, Excel, Powerpoint, Project, Word and AutoCad.

Experience conducting time studies and the development of engineered performance standards

Minimum Education: The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Minimum Years of Work Experience: 2

Preferred Years of Work Experience: No additional years of experience

Certifications: None

Competencies: Business Analysis: Clarifies and resolves complex business issues by breaking them down into meaningful components to determine root cause and redesigning internal and external business processes.

Business Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents clearly and succinctly across a variety of communication settings and adjusts communication style to the audience by translating and articulating technical concepts to non-technical groups.

Creative Thinking: Demonstrates originality and imagination in thinking while developing a solution to a problem.