The opportunity

Evaluate the distribution operations infrastructure and benchmark findings with current market to plan a course for future improvements. Maintain building layouts and building specifications to support consolidation or future expansion within Distribution Operations. Perform engineering and analytical duties to identify and implement cost reduction / improvement opportunities for the Operations Support Team servicing multiple distribution centers. Provide technical support for cost analysis as needed for budget development. Provide system support for the warehouse and labor management systems, incentive and time pay, and departmental proficiencies.

The role

• Create and maintain budget models for all distribution facilities.
• Interact with Finance on items relating to cost / budget / variations.
• Maintain DC budgets with engineered standards, labor rates, and shipping / receiving / pick pass dozens.
• Update DC budgets to account for policy / staffing / salary changes etc.
• Measure and enter facility measurements (X,Y,Z coordinates) into various systems.
• Use labor management system to better utilize system-based production reporting (eliminate manual paper tracking).
• Evaluate conveyor speeds to determine requirements for projects (print and apply, sortation, customer requirements).
• Calculate throughput of conveyor systems to maximize the accuracy of the conveyor settings to operation.
• Evaluate offsite and future expansion warehouse design based on operational needs (ex. turning radius of equipment to determine aisle width).
• Map facility through AutoCAD measuring, layout design, initial creation, and editing existing drawings.
• Building concept, flow, utilization, efficiency, throughput - from initial design through project completion.
• Support location sequencing based on business need and maximizing picking efficiencies.
• Design pick and put-away logic.
• Develop and maintain inventory slotting mechanics.
• Configure labor management system locations, moves, employees, schedules, times, settings, reports, travel zones and travel aisles.
• Analyze cost of new operational processes and customer requests.
• Analyze CAPEX, ROI, cost and data analytics.
• Benchmark other business practices for improved efficiencies.
• Manage hardware and facility construction projects for Distribution Operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

What you bring to the role

Knowledge & Expertise

• University Degree and 3-5 years of experience

Attributes

• Strong understanding and advanced use of VBA and Excel
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Technical Engineering degree required
• Experience with method time measurement and engineered standards required
• Experience with labor management and warehouse systems preferred
• Experience with a full-functional computerized order management system such as JDE or SAP required
• Understanding of process flow and inefficiencies required
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to focus for extended lengths of time
• Strong organization and prioritization skills needed
• Ability to assimilate information rapidly and effectively
• Ability to work in a team-based environment
• Must be able to work independently and self-manage coordination of duties
• Ability to travel domestically and globally
• Must possess (or be able to acquire) current US Passport
• Hearing is required to hear instructions, receive information from various sources, and understand safety warnings
• Vision is required to read instructions, interpret data, and formulate metrics

What's in it for you?

• Join one of the world's most sustainably managed companies.
• Interact and gain visibility to high level individuals to help take your career to new heights.
• Join a collaborative work culture centered around values of empowerment, entrepreneurial spirit, and responsibility.
• Benefit from mentorship and development opportunities.
• Take advantage and have access of our competitive benefits package.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Come as you are:

Join a company that recognizes the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a successful and dynamic work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we value and embrace all the characteristics that make you uniquely you and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed. Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan. Learn more .

Additional Information

We thank you for your interest in a career at Gildan. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.