The Distribution Network engineering manager leads the design, implementation, and continuous optimization of slotting strategies across the entire distribution network. This role ensures products are optimally slotted and profiled at each facility based on product velocity, customer demand, space utilization, and network-wide operational efficiency.
Requirements
- Experience in a highly automated or high-volume distribution environment (e.g., e-commerce, retail, healthcare logistics).
- Experience leading re-slotting efforts during WMS implementations, layout changes, or network realignments.
- Experience working with major WMS platforms (e.g., Manhattan, JDA/Blue Yonder, SAP EWM) and slotting optimization software (e.g., OptiSlot, Slot3D) as well as simulation tools (e.g., AnyLogic, FlexSim)
- Strong data analytics and modeling capabilities using Excel, SQL, and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
Responsibilities
- Develop and standardize network-wide slotting and profiling methodologies that align with distribution strategies and customer requirements.
- Serve as the primary expert for the AIMS WMS Profiling and Slotting Module (PSM), offering operational support to 50 distribution, replenishment and manufacturing facilities across North America.
- Create a project plan to transition our distribution centers from manual profiling methods to our automated PSM system.
- Analyze item velocity, dimensions, order patterns, and replenishment trends across multiple DCs to recommend optimized slotting solutions.
- Coordinate with local engineering teams and DC leadership to implement consistent slotting standards while allowing for site-specific flexibility.
- Drive optimization projects to reduce pick-path travel time, increase productivity, and enhance inventory accessibility throughout the network.
- Leverage WMS, LMS, and slotting optimization tools to design and deploy scalable, data-driven slotting models.
Other
- 8+ years of experience in slotting, profiling, or warehouse engineering—preferably in a multi-site distribution network preferred
- Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification preferred
- Ability to influence and drive change across diverse teams in multiple regions.
- Strong project management, cross-functional collaboration, and communication skills.
- Travel Expectations: 25% to regional distribution centers for project work and audits.
