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Industrial Engineer

Barnes & Noble, Inc.
Reno, NV Full Time
POSTED ON 10/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2025

This position is part of the B&N Engineering department and focuses on supporting warehouse improvement initiatives. In this role, you will be responsible for collecting and analyzing data, documenting procedures, assisting with SOP training, and tracking key operational metrics. You will also evaluate current processes and recommend enhancements to improve efficiency and expand the capacity of the distribution center network. Success in this role relies on strong collaboration with teams across the organization.



An employee in this position can expect an annual starting rate between $85,000-95,000, depending on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law


.
What You

Do• Review current distribution center processes and identify opportunities for improvement: reduce cycle time, increase throughput, improve quality, safety, and cost saving

s.• • Observe and evaluate employees' tasks and responsibilities to identify bottlenecks and issues related to systems, procedures, or pac

e.• • Make recommendations to modify processes to maximize efficiency and reduce wast

e.• • Document and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process flow diagrams, and work instruction

s.• • Assist with SOP training across warehouse function

s.• • Collaborate on work standardization and time studie

s.• • Gather data needed to maintain labor performance metrics and labor model

s.• • Use analytical methods and tools to understand and forecast order cadence, evaluate process changes, and identify slotting need

s.• • Work with large datasets in Excel and/or MS Access (300K items), analyze the data, identify trends, run regressions, and conduct forecastin

g.• • Present and summarize data analysis through graphs and diagram

s.• • Demonstrate knowledge of warehouse and distribution center operation

s.• • Perform other related duties as assigne


d.
Knowledge & Experie

nce• BS Degree in Supply Chain Management or Industrial Engineering, and/or equivalent work experien

ce.• 1-3 years of experience in Distribution cente

rs.• Familiar with lean manufacturing principles and practic

es.• 5 Years’ Experience in Microsoft Excel, preferred MS Access, and knowledge of SQL, Power Bi, and Python (would be a pl

us)• Time Studies softwa


re.
• Understanding of computer databases, statistic applications, and logistics progr

ams.• Proven knowledge of Automation and Material handling solutions: picking and packing technol

ogy.• Strong organization, time-management, prioritization, multi-tasking, independent-decision making, problem-solving, interpersonal, analytical, etc. ski

lls.• Works well under deadlines, self-starter, innovative, team-oriented, customer-focused,

etc.• Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Outl


ook.
This role is based in Ren


o, NV

Salary : $85,000 - $95,000

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