**What You Need To Know** Open your future to incredible career potential. Work for an industry-leader who invests in their people. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is North America’s preeminent wine and spirits distributor, as well as a family-owned, privately held company with a 50+ year legacy of success. We were named by Newsweek as a Most Loved Workplace and are included on the Forbes lists for Largest Private Companies and Best Employers for Diversity. As a full-time employee, you can choose from a full menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition reimbursement, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more. At Southern Glazer’s, you’ll enjoy an environment where continuous learning and growth are supported and experience a culture where you are respected, and your voice is heard. If you’re looking to fill your glass with opportunity, come join our FAMILY. Southern Glazer's offers a competitive compensation package with annal salary of $70,000-$115,000 plus incentives. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately. This is remote position, can reside in the central and western areas of the US close to a major airport. Travel is required 30% (can be more during peak times). Please note: Must be authorized to work in the US without restrictions. **Overview** Responsible for managing material handling projects from conception to implementation. This includes designing the appropriate material handling solution by collaborating with the warehouse management personnel and the vendors, implementation of such solution and Improving existing solutions. Traditional project management functions such as timelines, budgets and coordination with vendors and other groups within Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits are also the responsibility of the Distribution Engineer. **Primary Responsibilities** + Establish design criteria and overall system performance criteria for the Material Handling System Project by analyzing the data and input from the management + Prepare Request for Proposal (RFP) based on the established criteria + Develop ROI models for the investments and present the data to Management + Research new technologies in the distribution field and recommend solutions that would improve existing processes + Collaborate with material handling equipment (MHE) vendors for solution development and design + Assist with the overall layout and system design process + Technical project management and implementation + Manage budget, timeline, and scope + Communicate with internal and external stakeholders and vendors about project status, critical items, and priorities + Act as support during installation and start-up **Additional Primary Responsibilities** + Full life cycle project management highly desired + Must interact well with others + Solid problem-solving skills + Leadership qualities **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering (or equivalent) + 2 plus years of experience in distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or similar industry + Competency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint + Knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) and Database software + Strong organizational skills with a focus on project needs and deadlines + Willingness to travel to project sites upon request (Up to 30%) + Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) + Knowledge of Warehouse Software application (SAP WM and/or Manhattan) + Experience with industrial automation, conveyor and sortation systems, and material handling equipment or similar systems **Physical Demands** + Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or mobile device + Physical demands with activity or condition may include occasional to rare amount of time include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping + May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 50lbs **EEO Statement** Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges. LI-JL1 Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.