Senior Process Engineer, Supply Chain – Dublin, GA

As aSenior Process Engineerwith theSupply Chainteam you will 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. Senior 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. Senior 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 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 analyzing results and troubleshooting when necessary. Summarize findings to Corp and DC leadership provide process gaps and insights and recommendations to solve.
• Educate & Coach: Train DC Operations what is and how to leverage engineered labor standards including methods observations providing feedback incentive and accountability impacts etc.
• Tools & Software: Maintain accuracy of DC layouts including XYZ coordinates via AutoCAD and WMS. Maintenance of ELS flowcharts and standard data via StandardsPro or other software solution. Time studies work samples and data captured via UMT plus.
• Capacity Planning: Analyze DC network capacity needs and provide recommendations collaborating with DC Operations teams. Utilize data-driven approaches to model facility operations forecast capacity and simulate process changes to provide innovative solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Observe and improve warehouse processes and workflows to enhance throughput reduce costs and improve service levels. Provide recommendations to create or improve operational policies procedures or systems.
• Reporting: Utilize reporting such as SCI Red Prairie and Power BI Dashboards to identify opportunities in direct labor performance and utilization. Work cross-functionally to improve DC Operations metrics.

Basic qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering or any Quantitive Bachelors degree or equivalent industry experience
• 4 years in external Supply Chain engineering roles involving process improvement layout optimization and/or engineered labor standards
• 2 years of experience working with engineered labor standards and time study methods.
• Proficiency in Lean Six Sigma concepts and tools.

Preferred qualifications

• 5 years in external Supply Chain engineering roles involving process improvement layout optimization and/or engineered labor standards
• Advanced analytics tools such as Excel SQL etc.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD LMS/WMS SQL Time study software such as UMT Plus StandardsPro Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical problem-solving critical thinking and communication skills.
• Proven track record developing and/or maintaining engineered labor standards with extensive experience conducting time studies in a distribution environment.
• Experience with warehouse automation (e.g. conveyors AS/RS robotics)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines

Whats in it for you
Were committed to helping our people thrive at work and at home. Best Buy offers a range of benefits to support your overall well-being and provide support as you need it especially at key moments in your life.

Our benefits include:

Best Buy provides different types of leaves of absence (LOA) and potential pay sources to employees based on eligibility. The length of your LOA depends on your situation where you live your full-time or part-time employment status and federal and state regulations. Intermittent or reduced-schedule leave is also available for certain medical or family care leaves. Paid time off (vacation or PTO) is offered to full-time and part-time employees based on work location employment status salary or hourly status (exempt/non-exempt) and years of continued or bridged service.

Certain roles where market norms demand it are eligible for various forms of incentive pay to drive performance and offer recognition for achieving financial and strategic results. For more information about our incentive pay plans including eligibility please refer to our Incentive Programs Summary.

For more information about benefits LOA and paid time off please refer to our Benefits Guide.

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.

Best Buy is an equal opportunity employer.

Application deadline: Minimum of 5 days from the posting date. You can find that date above the job title at the top of the page.