What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Engineer position at Barnes & Noble, Inc.?
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
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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
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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
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000