Associate Process Engineer, Supply Chain Ontario, CA

Job Description
As an Associate Process Engineer with the Supply Chain team you will help develop implement and maintain fair reasonable and attainable engineered labor standards across Distribution Center operations. They observe DC workflows to define optimal processes and preferred methods then document via clear and effective SOPs. Engineers conduct time studies to measure and validate direct labor functions analyze data and communicate findings and process recommendations to Operations support of incentive and accountability programs they evaluate labor reporting and employee performance to ensure accurate and consistent standards application. Engineers educate DC Operations teams to promote understanding alignment and sustained adoption of labor standards. They collaborate closely with DC Operations and cross-functional partners to identify improvement opportunities develop operational strategies and resolve process and/or training gaps. Additionally they assess DC capacity requirements and constraints and when needed provide innovative data-driven network optimization recommendations. Approximately 50% travel is required to DCs.

This role is on site which means you would be required to work on site at the Best Buy location listed on the job posting. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more details during the hiring process.

What youll do

• Engineered Labor Standards: Ensure a fair and reasonable labor standard by performing time studies and analyzing results. Summarize findings and recommendations for Engineering leadership.
• Educate & Coach: Train DC Operations on engineered labor standards methods observations providing feedback and incentive/accountability impacts.
• Tools & Software: Maintain accurate DC layouts (XYZ coordinates) using AutoCAD or equivalent tool; own the upkeep of ELS flowcharts and standard data within StandardsPro (or approved alternative); conduct time studies and work samplings in UMT Plus; analyze and report results using Excel.
• Capacity Planning: Performs data analysis and applies engineering principles to plan model and balance capacity across labor equipment and facilities.
• Continuous Improvement: Observe and improve warehouse processes to increase throughput reduce costs and improve service levels; collaborate to develop or enhance operational policies procedures and systems.
• Reporting: Utilize reporting such as SCI Red Prairie and BI Dashboards to identify opportunities in direct labor performance and utilization. Work cross-functionally to improve DC Operations metrics.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelors degree in Industrial Mechanical Engineering or any Quantitive Bachelors degree or equivalent professional experience
• 1 years of external Supply Chain engineering roles involving process improvement layout optimization and/or engineered labor standards
• Basic knowledge of engineered labor standards and time study methods.
• Strong analytical problem-solving critical thinking and communication skills..

Preferred requirements

• Bachelors degree in Industrial Mechanical Engineering or any Quantitive Bachelors degree
• 3 years of external Supply Chain engineering roles involving process improvement layout optimization and/or engineered labor standards
• 2 years internal Best Buy or similar Retail Supply Chain engineering roles
• Working knowledge or expertise developing and/or maintaining engineered labor standards with extensive experience conducting time studies in a distribution environment.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher).
• Excellent analytical problem-solving critical thinking and communication skills.
• Proficient using AutoCAD LMS/WMS SQL Time study software such as UMT Plus StandardsPro Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exposure or working knowledge of warehouse automation (e.g. conveyors AS/RS robotics)
• Developing skill in managing multiple priorities and delivering results under tight deadlines

Whats in it for you
Were committed to helping our people thrive at work and at home. We offer generous benefits that address your total well-being and provide support as you need it especially key moments in your life.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive pay
• Generous employee discount
• Physical and mental well-being support

About us
As part of the Best Buy team youll help us fulfill our purpose to enrich lives through technology. We bring that to life every day by humanizing and personalizing tech solutions for every stage of life in our stores online and in customers homes.

Our culture is built on deeply supporting and valuing our amazing employees who make it all possible. Were committed to being a great place to work where you can unlock unique career possibilities. Above all we aim to provide a place where you can bring your full authentic self to work now and into the future. Tomorrow works here.