Senior Manager, Engineering Systems

Job ID: 254094
Location Name: Maryland Distribution Center
Address: 4622 Mercedes Drive, Aberdeen, MD 21017, United States (US)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Type: Regular
Job Function: Logistics/Operations
Remote Eligible:

Company Overview:

At Sephora we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves.  We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the Extra Ordinary in each of us.  We are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.

The Opportunity:

Senior Manager- Logistics Systems, Planning and Engineering 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide network support to Sephora Logistics with regards to system and software execution across the network (5 DC’s).  This role will be responsible for developing, documenting (FSD) and implementing the roadmap for Logistic systems to include WMS, WES, robotics software and reporting software tools.  This role will also own System administration and KPI reporting across the Logistics network.  The role will report into the Director of Engineering.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assumes project management responsibilities for all network Logistic systems and software installs
• Optimize current software processes within the distribution-order fulfillment centers through the development and implementation of improved enhancements and system updates.
• Develops solutions to operational issues and provides recommendations to improve operations with software enhancements.
• Develop cost benefit analyses and financial models to support the DC’s requirements, designs, and alternative selections to existing systems.
• Act as the primary Logistics contact with IT to ensure Sprint roll-outs are documented (SOP’s), demonstrated and implemented.
• Hold weekly network continuous improvement meetings with DC operations and IT to ensure network alignment on process and system knowledge.
• Develop and maintain labor standards and the productivity monitoring for all the DC’s.
• Ensure KPI reporting is maintained on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to Logistics network
• Assist with capital improvement projects, including automation and robotics to vette software and execution system, and personnel needed to complete various projects.

• Analyzes current operating plan to determine opportunities for improving the operations process and workflow

• Works with operations management team to implement changes in the operations to reach desired cost reduction and service improvements.
• Conduct operations forecasting for staffing, assets, and facility need to ensure ability to meet service commitment.
• Maintains self-development, communications, and reporting.
• Identifies issues that require training or re-training to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Provides training to management for implementation of new procedures, processes, services, and technology to maintain operational effectiveness.
• Coordinates with process writers to create training documents.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 10 or more years of related industrial engineering experience with key focus on systems and software, completing multi-variable work measurements and developing labor standards, process improvement, and network optimization projects within a distribution environment.
• Previous experience with implementing software systems in a Logistics environment, emphasis on warehouse management, warehouse execution, and labor and reporting tools
• Experience with top tier WMS/WES Labor Reporting Systems, MOST and Standards Pro. Experience with JDA/Blue Yonder, Manhattan or equivalent LMS
• MS Office Suite with strong MS Excel skills, MS Access, and Visio.
• The job will reside in one of our Distribution Centers located in Perryman, Maryland, Las Vegas, Nevada, Salt Lake City Utah, Olive Branch, MS, or Avon, Indiana.
• The job will require 35-40% travel to various Sephora DC’s, site visits, vendor testing centers, and corporate headquarters.

You’ll love working here because:

• The manifesto. Sephora believes in championing all beauty, living with courage, and standing fearlessly together to celebrate our differences. We will never stop building a community where diversity is expected, self-expression is honored, all are welcomed, and you are included. We belong to something beautiful.
• The people. You will be surrounded by some of the most talented, supportive, smart, and kind leaders and teams – people you can be proud to work with.
• The product. Employees enjoy a product discount and receive free product (“gratis”) various times throughout the year. (Think your friends and family love you now? Just wait until you work at Sephora!)
• The business. It feels good to win – and Sephora is a leader in the retail industry, defining experiential retail with a digital focus and creating the most loved beauty community in the world…with the awards and accolades to back it up.
• Sephora offers comprehensive benefits and time-off packages

Sephora’s goal is to create and nurture a safe and productive work environment for all. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at our company and insists on creating a space where everyone feels they belong. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military/veteran status, or disability status. Sephora is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

Sephora will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

The annual base salary range for this position is $156,400.00 - $174,800.00 The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job.  Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses.  Sephora offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees, which includes comprehensive health, dental and vision plans; a superior 401(k) plan, various paid time off programs; employee discount/perks; life insurance; disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; and an employee referral bonus program. This job will be posted for a minimum of 5 days.

While at Sephora, you’ll enjoy… 

• The people. You will be surrounded by some of the most talented leaders and teams – people you can be proud to work with.  
• The learning. We invest in training and developing our teams, and you will continue evolving and building your skills through personalized career plans.
• The culture. As a leading beauty retailer within the LVMH family, our reach is broad, and our impact is global. It is in our DNA to innovate and, at Sephora, all 40,000 passionate team members across 35 markets and 3,000+ stores, are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.

You can unleash your creativity, because we’ve got disruptive spirit. You can learn and evolve, because we empower you to be your best. You can be yourself, because you are what sets us apart. This, is the future of beauty. Reimagine your future, at Sephora.

Sephora is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military/veteran status, or disability status. Sephora is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

Sephora will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.