As a Supply Chain Senior Engineer you will develop, implement, and maintain fair, reasonable, and attainable engineered labor standards across Distribution Center operations. They observe DC workflows to define optimal processes and preferred methods, then document via clear and effective SOPs. Senior Engineers conduct time studies to measure and validate direct labor functions, analyze data, and communicate findings and process recommendations to Operations leadership. In support of incentive and accountability programs, they evaluate labor reporting and employee performance to ensure accurate and consistent standards application. Senior Engineers educate DC Operations teams to promote understanding, alignment, and sustained adoption of labor standards. They collaborate closely with DC Operations and cross-functional partners to identify improvement opportunities, develop operational strategies, and resolve process and/or training gaps. Additionally, they assess DC capacity requirements and constraints and, when needed, provide innovative, data-driven network optimization recommendations. Approximately 50% travel required to DCs.

This role is on site, which means you would be required to work on site at the Best Buy location listed on the job posting. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more details during the hiring process.

What you’ll do- Engineered Labor Standards: Ensure a fair and reasonable labor standard by performing time studies, analyzing results, and troubleshooting, when necessary. Summarize findings to Corp and DC leadership, provide process gaps and insights, and recommendations to solve.

• Educate & Coach: Train DC Operations “what is” and “how to leverage” engineered labor standards, including methods observations, providing feedback, incentive and accountability impacts, etc.
• Tools & Software: Maintain accuracy of DC layouts including XYZ coordinates via AutoCAD and WMS. Maintenance of ELS flowcharts and standard data via Standards Pro or other software solution. Time studies, work samples, and data captured via UMT plus.
• Capacity Planning: Analyze DC network capacity needs and provide recommendations collaborating with DC Operations teams. Utilize data-driven approaches to model facility operations, forecast capacity, and simulate process changes to provide innovative solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Observe and improve warehouse processes and workflows to enhance throughput, reduce costs, and improve service levels. Provide recommendations to create or improve operational policies, procedures or systems.
• Reporting: Utilize reporting such as SCI, Red Prairie, and Power BI Dashboards to identify opportunities in direct labor performance and utilization. Work cross-functionally to improve DC Operations metrics.
  Minimum Requirements- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or any Quantitative Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience
• 4+ years in external Supply Chain engineering roles involving process improvement, layout optimization, and/or engineered labor standards
• 2+ years of experience working with engineered labor standards and time study methods.
• Proficiency in Lean Six Sigma concepts and tools.
  Preferred Requirements- 5+ years in external Supply Chain engineering roles involving process improvement, layout optimization, and/or engineered labor standards
• Advanced analytics tools such as Excel, SQL, etc.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, LMS/WMS, SQL, Time study software such as UMT Plus, Standards Pro, Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Proven track record developing and/or maintaining engineered labor standards with extensive experience conducting time studies in a distribution environment.
• Experience with warehouse automation (e.g., conveyors, AS/RS, robotics)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines

What’s in it for you

We’re committed to helping our people thrive at work and at home. We offer generous benefits that address your total well-being and provide support as you need it, especially key moments in your life.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive pay
• Generous employee discount
• Physical and mental well-being support

About us

As part of the Best Buy team, you’ll help us fulfill our purpose to enrich lives through technology. We bring that to life every day by humanizing and personalizing tech solutions for every stage of life — in our stores, online and in customers’ homes.

Our culture is built on deeply supporting and valuing our amazing employees who make it all possible. We’re committed to being a great place to work, where you can unlock unique career possibilities. Above all, we aim to provide a place where you can bring your full, authentic self to work now and into the future. Tomorrow works here.™