Senior Manager, Supply Chain Engineering

Job Overview

The Senior Manager, Supply Chain Engineering is a hands-on engineering and execution role responsible for driving operational improvement across Leslie’s distribution and logistics network.

Responsibilities

• Supply Chain Engineering & Network Optimization
• Conduct facility layout, slotting, and process flow analysis across the DC network to improve pick efficiency, labor productivity, and space utilization.
• Perform network flow modeling to identify lowest-cost distribution configurations and evaluate capacity, expansion, and consolidation scenarios.
• Develop engineering-based business cases for capital investments — including equipment, automation, and facility improvements — with supporting ROI, labor impact, and throughput analysis.
• Apply industrial engineering methods (time study, simulation, process mapping) to identify waste, standardize operations, and justify improvement investments.
• Evaluate DC bypass, direct-from-vendor fulfillment, and milk run opportunities through structured network and cost modeling.
• Project Management & Initiative Execution
• Own and maintain a prioritized supply chain initiative roadmap, translating engineering findings and operational gaps into structured, executable projects.
• Lead end-to-end project execution — defining scope, milestones, resource requirements, and measurable outcomes aligned to operational and financial targets.
• Cook up cross-functional project teams spanning DC Operations, Transportation, Procurement, IT, and Vendor Compliance.
• Prepare and deliver business cases, project updates, and post-implementation results for VP and senior leadership.
• Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and blockers — driving resolution without escalation where possible.
• Systems & Process Improvement
• Partner with IT and operations teams to identify process and data capture gaps that limit supply chain visibility or execution effectiveness.
• Support WMS, ERP, and planning system enhancements by providing operational requirements, process documentation, and implementation support.
• Develop reusable engineering standards, process templates, and operational playbooks that scale across the distribution network.
• Champion continuous improvement discipline — building structured feedback loops between site operations and the initiative roadmap.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Supply Chain Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial engineering, supply chain engineering, or operations engineering — with direct DC or logistics network exposure.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in facility layout, slotting optimization, process engineering, or network flow analysis.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver capital project business cases with quantified ROI and operational impact.
• Strong project management skills — able to lead cross-functional initiatives from scoping through execution and results tracking.
• Proficiency in Excel modeling; experience with engineering analysis tools, simulation software, or optimization platforms a plus.
• Strong communication skills — able to translate engineering findings into clear operational and financial recommendations for senior leadership.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, pharmacy, dental, & vision plan options.
• Health savings account (with enrollment in the high deductible health plan option).
• Health & dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability insurance.
• Earned Wage access is available, allowing early access to a portion of your earned wages before payday.
• Product discounts at Leslie’s Retail stores.