Bunzl Retail Services (BRS) is a division of Bunzl, an international distribution and outsourcing group headquartered in London, BRS is strategically positioned to provide just-in-time services on a global scale. Bunzl Retail Services (BRS) helps merchants succeed in today’s omni-channel retail environment by providing an easy, one-stop solution for their GNFR store operating programs. From retail store supplies and cleaning products to custom packaging and specialty services, BRS delivers to the stores and distribution centers of leading retailers worldwide using turnkey solutions that improve speed to market.

At Bunzl, We Put People First. 

Bunzl was recognized as one of Forbes 2022 America's Best Mid-Sized Employers.   Bunzl is a global company that offers job stability and career growth. A full range of great benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), educational assistance and much more to help employees take care of themselves and their family. A proud commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives driving awareness and creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. A green company with specific programs to enhance and upgrade our business practices and procedures to reduce any harmful effects our activities have on our planet.

The Industrial Engineer’s primary responsibilities are to manage the lifecycle of cross-functional projects, developing, and delivering continuous improvement initiatives across Bunzl Retail Services (BRS) logistics’ network warehouses that improve the Engineering and cross-teams’ efficiencies. The Industrial Engineer is responsible for partnering within each BRS function (Operations, Procurement, Finance, IT, etc.) and internal/external stakeholders to engage as a team and ensure a timely handover of critical tasks.

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain a culture of continuous process improvement across Bunzl Retail Services (BRS) logistics’ network warehouses. Work with internal/external teams to manage the lifecycle of projects and act as owner in delivering project objectives and targets. Partner with internal teams, stakeholders and external vendors to set project priorities, and drive schedules to meet deadlines. Proactively assess stakeholders’ dependencies and milestones, problem-solve and drive solutions to mitigate impact from the issues. Simplify, optimize, remove bottlenecks and provide feedback while resolving difficult system problems or technical deficiencies. Partner with leader on identifying solution and sustain new technology investments and material handling equipment appropriate to optimize warehouse network and support business growth. Improve process efficiency throughout the organization, including simplification, standardization, implementation and sustainability. Promptly and accurately communicate project status and identify risks. Produce concise summaries for the project to leadership/management team. Partner with and provide proactive support to colleagues within Operations, Procurement, Finance, IT, Contractors, etc. to maximize profitability, efficiency and customer satisfaction. Eliminate waste in current processes to improve operations productivity and efficiency; lead initiatives to drive efficiencies.

Requirements:

BS degree required, in the following areas of study: STEM with Industrial/Systems Engineering preferred. Minimum 2-4 years’ experience in an engineering position related to supporting and improving warehouse and distribution operations. Green Belt certification in Lean, Black Belt a plus.  Ability to successfully interface with all levels and areas of the organization and provide clear and concise project summaries. Familiarity with WMS, WLM, WCS and sortation controls systems Travel up to 50% in support of leading change across the warehouse network. Effectively communicate both orally and in written form with management, internal and external customers.  

Software Skills:

Proficient in WMS. Korber/HighJump 1 is a Plus.  Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Visio and Smartsheet programs. Experience with AutoCAD Software Knowledge of programming language skills such as SQL is a plus.

Salary range, depending upon experience, education, skills and location is $90K - $110K annual. 

So, what are you waiting for? A new career awaits you with endless opportunities.

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to sales in excess of $10 billion.  Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.  Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.

Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.

Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.