Retail Development Program Overview

Belk offers talented and ambitious recent graduates the opportunity to work in multiple areas of our business. The Retail Development Program (RDP) is a fast-paced three-month program designed to prepare recent college graduates for a full-time role at Belk. We offer opportunities in several of our business functions including Merchandising, Planning, Supply Chain and more! The program focuses on key components to support your development: Education, Experience, Exposure, Innovation and Results.

The Retail Development Program – Industrial Engineering will hire a class of program participants in our Charlotte, NC headquarters. RDPs are required to move and live in the Charlotte, NC Metro area for their first 12 months of employment at Belk.

Industrial Engineering - Position Summary

The Industrial Engineering position will be an essential part of the Supply Chain team and will be responsible for leading key strategic initiatives from planning through implementation. This position will be responsible for driving projects related to fulfillment network growth. Participants are also matched with mentors to help acclimate to Belk and develop on the job. 

On the Job

Perform network and facility level analysis of operational data and metrics; provide recommendations based on analysis of key metrics that directly impact operational costs.

Evaluate and design facility layouts including storage rack, conveyor, automation, and other material handling solutions.

Liaison with Merchants to forecast impact of key strategic initiatives on the fulfillment network.

Perform advanced analysis including process mapping, development of labor standards, simulation, statistical modeling, and process re-engineering.

Develop and support external partnerships with vendors, contractors, and consultants, ensuring that they meet commitments.

Assist in the development of contracts including scope of work definition, assumption justification, and operational requirements.

Deliver projects on-time and on budget, including post implementation training, troubleshooting, and ongoing support as necessary.

End-to-end distribution and fulfillment operations knowledge

Ability to support projects in both a distribution and corporate environment.

Position Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; Strong academic performance in Industrial/Systems Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Data Analytics, strongly preferred.  Prior internship in field strongly preferred.

Must have graduated within 6 months of December 2024 and able to start full time January 2025

Passion for solving problems; strong analytical skills

Open to learning, able to adapt to changing circumstances and reprioritize tasks as needed

Ability to communicate effectively with clients and partners at all levels of the organization

Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by Belk for this position now or in the future