Director, Supply Chain Engineering

QXO is North America’s largest distributor and installer of insulation; second-largest distributor of roofing products; second-largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building materials; and largest distributor of waterproofing products. QXO is the fastest growing company in the $800 billion building products distribution industry and plans to become the tech-enabled leader by delivering best-in-class customer satisfaction and outsized returns for its shareholders. The company is targeting $50 billion in annual revenue within the next decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth. Visit QXO.com for more information. 

The person in this role is responsible for designing the right supply chain network for QXO’s footprint, designing distribution centers of the future, and identifying capacity improvements across the existing network.

Responsibilities

• Overall network strategy and planning to align supply chain initiatives with overall business goals.
• Network design includes facility location, type, and sizing; own the build vs. lease vs. outsource analysis.
• Design, develop and implement innovative DC automation and management system solutions.
• Assessment of current DC Operations to identify optimization opportunities to improve flow, throughput, capacity, productivity, and OEE.
• Set and document engineering standards across the branch network.
• Design of all new distribution centers encompassing site planning, product flow, MHE requirements, etc.
• Implementation including project management, technical oversight, employee training, and commissioning of all engineering projects to increase capacity, throughput, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Generate CAD drawings, review vendor submittals, and manage composite drawing consolidations.
• Review and selection of new automation partners including business case development.
• Manage external technical partners.
• Partner on WMS rollout, keeping facility design, operator workflows, and system configuration in sync.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, etc.)
• 10 years of supply chain engineering experience (Distribution, Fulfillment or Manufacturing)

Required Skills

• Experience in network optimization and network design
• Experience in distribution or fulfillment facility design
• Experience in evaluating and implementing automation solutions
• Experience in developing productivity rates, labor savings analysis and models, engineering standards, and process improvement
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in engineering economics, simulation modeling, business case development, statistical analysis and advanced data & analytic skills

Preferred Skills

• Masters in engineering or MBA
• Experience working in a performance excellence organization
• Experience in value stream mapping

• 401(k) with employer match  
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• PTO, company holidays, and parental leave 
• Paid training and certifications 
• Legal assistance and identity protection 
• Pet insurance 
• Employee assistance program (EAP) 

QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender or sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.