What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Process Engineer position at Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Supply Chain?
About Williams-Sonoma DC - Olive Branch, MS
As we continue to grow and expand our operations, we're seeking talented individuals to join our Supply Chain Organization.
Our Supply Chain Overview
Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our customers worldwide, playing a critical role in our business.
We're committed to delivering exceptional customer service and providing a seamless shopping experience.
- Over 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain
- A vast network of facilities covering 14.5M square feet of small parcel, personalization, furniture, and manufacturing space in the domestic US
- Large package/furniture distribution centers in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey totaling 9.2M square feet plus another 1.2M square feet of standalone final-mile furniture hubs
- Small package eCommerce distribution centers in Mississippi and Arizona totaling 3.2M square feet, comprising over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi
- Sutter Street Manufacturing upholstery factories in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling over 1,400 full-time employees producing approximately $900 million to $1 billion in sales of upholstered furniture
- Transportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN
- 700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe, including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and Turkey
This role plays a critical part in improving processes and implementing new technologies to enhance our supply chain efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze processes and systems across the supply chain to identify areas for improvement and implement best-practice methods and technologies
- Develop skills in project justification, vendor selection, cost-benefit analysis, and ROI estimation
- Manage capital projects, including requirements gathering, layouts, vendor management, timelines, and budget
- Maintain Labor Management Systems in both Distribution and Manufacturing facilities through development of standard operating procedures, time studies, labor standards, and engineering configuration
- Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned
