Supply Chain Engineer

Join our Support Center and be a pivotal resource to our field and distribution teams —where innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and career growth come together in an exciting environment!

As the Supply Chain Engineer,you will lead the capacity planning and continuous improvement efforts across our supply chain network. This role will be critical in optimizing operational throughput, enhancing productivity, and enabling scalable growth across distribution centers and transportation channels. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and project management skills with a background in logistics engineering, lean methodologies, and retail supply chain dynamics.

Location:Support Center, 6600 S Bermuda Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89119

Schedule: Monday – Friday, Weekends as needed, 40 - 50 hours per week

Pay:$110,000 - $125,000

Job Type:Full-time

Benefits

• Employee Discount
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Flex Time Off
• Disability Insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain capacity models for distribution centers and transportation to ensure alignment with growth projections and peak season requirements.
• Analyze volume trends, labor throughput, and equipment constraints to forecast resource requirements.
• Collaborate with DC Operations to optimize space utilization, storage strategies, and fulfillment workflows.
• Lead operational efficiency projects focused on labor productivity, process standardization, and cost reduction.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and industrial engineering principles to streamline processes and eliminate waste.
• Conduct time studies, process mapping, and root cause analysis to identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements.
• Use data analytics tools (Excel, Power BI, SQL) to monitor KPIs and drive operational decisions.
• Support implementation of new systems and automation tools (e.g., WMS enhancements, labor management systems).
• Generate dashboards and reports to track project impact and supply chain performance.
• Partner with IT, Distribution, Transportation, and Planning teams to support initiatives across the network.
• Act as a subject matter expert for engineering-based analysis and logistics modeling.
• Support new facility design, layout optimization, and capital planning projects as needed.

Job Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in supply chain engineering, industrial engineering, or operations improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Experience in capacity planning, labor modeling, and warehouse process design.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Power BI, or Python).
• Knowledge of WMS, LMS, and automation technologies is a plus.
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred (Green Belt or higher).
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Additional Requirements   

• Frequent sitting
• Limited standing, walking, climbing, crouching, bending, pushing, or pulling

• Limited travel or overnight
• Occasional travel or overnight
• Frequent travel or overnight; including international

• Normal or corrected vision and hearing
• Can distinguish varying or specific colors, patterns, or materials

• Fluency in English is required for training, customer interactions, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures

• Typically, indoors
• Typically, in a consistent temperature

• Lift 0-25 lbs.
• Use of fine motor hand functions

About Us

WHSmith is a leading global travel retailer with over 1,700 stores across 30 countries worldwide. WHSmith North America, incorporating Marshall Retail Group (MRG) and InMotion, represents over half of the Company’s international store estate, with a collection of attractive, successful specialty retail stores located in airports and resorts across North America.

EEO/ADA/DFWP

WHSmith North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin/ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, military/veteran status, marital status, disability status or any other basis prohibited by law. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.