Director, Global Engineering -Solution Design (Finance)

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The Director of Global Engineering, Solution Design is responsible for optimizing the company's supply chain through the implementation of the next generation of warehousing design, technologies, and solutions. Drives strategic planning, design, execution of site layouts, both Brownfield and Greenfield, and integrating automation solutions to enhance efficiency and optimize warehouse processes. Leads a team of engineers in designing, developing, and deploying solutions that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall supply chain performance.

This position will solicit input, collaboration and approval from the highest level of the company. The global systems the automation team will be designing and implementing will require capital outlays of between $20M and $40M+. This role will make decisions on what to recommend and gain alignment and approval to move the path forward.

Your role:

• Engage with established and new suppliers to understand the full capabilities of new and emerging automation and robotics technologies to develop innovative, highly productive, low-cost distribution and fulfillment solutions.
• Develop 5- and 10-year global network design, automation strategy, including the definition and justification for new and emerging technologies.
• Drive the overall facility design and automation of distribution and fulfillment processes from site to site. Calibrate design and method recommendations, approving all layout modifications, equipment purchases, and ensure that engineering activities align with organizational objectives.
• Monitor automation performance regarding overall global cost-effectiveness, quality, and productivity.
• Develop process maturity maps of key supply chain processes.
• Provide leadership in the Global Design Process Automation strategy and portfolio management. Direct internal and external engineering resources toward practical technical developments for automation of distribution and fulfillment systems. Develop robust talent development and succession planning in alignment with functional growth strategies.
• Plan and direct strategic activities including prioritizing and selecting appropriate projects with overall responsibility for meeting business objectives. Lead in identifying risk, developing complex mitigation strategies, best practices, alternative solutions, resolving issues, etc. in collaboration with cross functional and/or matrix teams. Ensure teams select, scale-up, and implement robust distribution and fulfillment processes to budget and schedule.
• Global Mechanization: Additionally, this role will be responsible for not just automating the facilities, but scoping, design, approval and implementation of any other mechanization in our facilities in the global markets and assumes the accountability of synergizing the overall automation process and leverages equipment standards across multiple US and Global sites. This includes providing comprehensive leadership and technical expertise for the specification, design, installation, start-up, and maintenance of automated systems.
• Foundational to the automation process is a solid understanding of the readiness for and appropriateness of automation. Benchmarking will play a critical role here, including process maturity maps of key processes. Additionally, a clear understanding of the supply chain execution system portfolio across the globe and a roadmap for standardizing the systems portfolio is essential to the success of automation strategy.

What you bring to the role:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (e.g., industrial, mechanical, electrical) is required. Master's degree in engineering, MBA or related field preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Experience:

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in network solution design, MHE, racking, conveyor solutions, and implementing automated equipment and processes, as well as significant experience in managing associated technical engineering functions is required.
• Requires a strong technical background in solution design, warehouse design, conveyor and automation integrations, engineering, and supply chain management. Must have demonstrated success in delivering solutions, cross functional leadership and project management skills.
• Proven ability to evaluate distribution and fulfillment processes and automation technologies and develop strategies for application of these systems.
• Must have demonstrated, technically sound, engineering leadership background and proven successes in designing and implementing automation portfolios in distribution and fulfillment environments.
• Proven success in influencing management strategic decisions to invest in both new and proven technology platforms.
• Knowledge of financial budgeting and acumen to evaluate the ROI of various new technologies and make financial and technical portfolio-based recommendations to the business.
• Extensive experience in strategic planning and project management.
• Knowledge in all phases of supply chain management including enterprise and functional supply chain systems, facility management, operations, warehouse automation, procurement, green-field startups and demonstrated ability to lead enterprise and transformational level projects.
• Experience with defining and implementing warehouse automation solutions inclusive of control systems, sortation, goods to person, robotics, packaging and multi-echelon product receive, store pick/pack and ship processes (pick to cart, batch picking, put walls, kitting and AGS)
• Experience with lean principles and other process improvement methodologies.

Critical Competencies:

• Supply Chain Expertise: Proven experience in supply chain management, logistics, or operations, with a focus on solution, automation, and process improvement.
• Distribution and Fulfillment Warehouse Design: Proven experience designing facility layouts, and process flows inclusive of executing CAD drawings, racking, and MHE integrations.
• Automation Knowledge and Deployment: Strong understanding of automation technologies, including robotics, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and warehouse management systems (WMS). Experience leading the design and implementation of automation solutions across the operations, such as warehouse automation and robotic process automation (RPA).
• Expert CAD knowledge: ability to design site layouts from conception to final solution.
• Capital Project Development, Modeling, Budgeting, and ROI analysis.
• Project Management: Experience leading and managing complex engineering projects, including planning, execution, 3rd party integrators, and implementation.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to motivate and guide a team of engineers, internal and external stakeholders fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Strategic Planning: Developing and executing long-term network solution design and automation strategies aligned with the company's overall supply chain goals.
• Technology Evaluation and Integration: Evaluate, pilot and integrate new technologies, such as robotics, computer vision, and AI to improve warehouse operations. Staying informed on cutting-edge advancements in automation and evaluating their strategic value for supply chain optimization.
• Performance Monitoring: Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) and monitoring the performance of automated systems to ensure they are meeting expectations. Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of automation solutions
• System Design and Implementation: Overseeing the design, development, and implementation of automated systems and solutions for various supply chain processes in collaboration with systems teams and advise on integrating WMS, software and other technologies.

*Position may require travel up to 30%, including internationally

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The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $166,300.00 - $291,000.00 per year.

The ranges above reflect the potential annual base pay across the U.S. for all roles; the applicable base pay range will depend on the candidate's primary work location, pay grade, and variable compensation plan. Individual base pay within each range depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time of hire. New hires starting base pay generally falls in the bottom half (between the minimum and midpoint) of a pay range.

At Ingram Micro certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus or sales incentives and long-term incentives. These awards are allocated based on position level and individual performance. U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, paid time off, parental leave, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others.

This is not a complete listing of the job duties. It's a representation of the things you will be doing, and you may not perform all these duties.

Please be prepared to pass a drug test and successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check.

Ingram Micro Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.