WHY JOIN ALO
Mindful movement. Its at the core of why we do what we do at ALOits our calling. Because mindful movement in the studio leads to better living. It changes who yogis are off the mat making their lives and their communities better. Thats the real meaning of studio-to-street : taking the consciousness from practice on the mat and putting it into practice in life.
OVERVIEW
- Location of the role can beLos Angeles Las Vegas Texas or Maryland
The Senior Director Distribution Engineering is a critical leadership role responsible for driving performance improvement innovation and operational excellence across ALOs global distribution network from suppliers through distribution centers to the back rooms of retail stores.
This role serves as the functional expert in process engineering automation material handling systems and facility design leading a global team of engineers who architect the systems and processes that power ALOs fulfillment and retail operations.
Partnering closely with Operations Retail IT and Planning leaders the Senior Director defines and implements a multi-year strategy for the standardization optimization and automation of distribution processes across ALOs internal and third-party logistics (3PL) network.
RESPONSIBILTIES
Strategic Leadership
Lead Distribution Engineering for alo operations from DC to store and customer including reverse logistics.Define and execute the multi-year engineering and automation roadmap for ALOs global fulfillment and retail logistics network.Conduct internal and external benchmarking to identify and deploy best-in-class technologies and performance practices.Champion a culture of continuous improvement and lean methodologies across all distribution and retail backroom operations.Partner with retail operations and supply chain leaders to deploy standardized processes that drive scalability and consistency.Process Engineering & Standards
Develop implement and maintain alos global engineering standards for process design material flow storage and handling systems across all distribution and retail facilities.Create and own storage capacity standards slotting methodologies and space utilization models to optimize efficiency flexibility and scalability of the network.Establish and continuously refine process maps SOPs and time standards to ensure alignment across all DCs and retail backrooms.Build and maintain engineering documentation libraries and configuration management practices to ensure process integrity and knowledge continuity.Lead process validation data-driven diagnostics and root-cause analysis to identify and eliminate operational inefficiencies.Collaborate with IT and Operations to integrate process standards into warehouse management systems labor management tools and automation controls.Ensure that engineering standards inform and guide all new builds retrofits and system implementations.Serve as the guardian of network-wide engineering discipline ensuring consistent quality performance and adaptability across all global nodes.Engineering Design & Innovation
Oversee material handling system design and optimization including automation robotics and facility layout.Coordinate efforts to integrate new technologies and process innovations into alos logistics ecosystem.Manage large-scale engineering projects including DC retrofits new facility builds and automation deployments.Drive diagnostic reviews to identify operational constraints and deliver actionable solutions that improve throughput cost and service.Collaborate with IT and operations to ensure technology alignment with engineering and process goals.Program & Vendor Management
Lead capital investment planning for distribution expansion and system modernization.Build strategic vendor partnerships for MHE automation and engineering consulting.Oversee vendor selection RFP processes and performance management to ensure cost-effective high-impact outcomes.Partner with 3PL providers to design and implement improvements that enhance cost delivery and quality performance.Manage engineering programs from concept through delivery ensuring projects are completed on-time on-budget and with defined ROI.Leadership & People Development
Lead and develop a multi-location team of engineering managers and staff fostering a high-performance innovative and supportive culture.Provide coaching training and mentorship to elevate technical and leadership capability across the engineering organization.Create a motivational environment that attracts develops and retains world-class engineering talent.Drive collaboration across internal stakeholders including DC leadership retail operations IT and planning to ensure solutions are scalable and owned by the broader business.QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in Industrial Mechanical or Systems Engineering; Masters or MBA preferred.10 years of engineering experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing material handling capital projects or automation in a warehouse / fulfillment environment.Proven ability to lead multi-site engineering teams and large-scale facility design and automation initiatives.Deep knowledge of process engineering principles work measurement systems and engineered labor standards.Experience developing and maintaining engineering standards storage design and capacity modeling frameworks.Skilled in Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies.Strong analytical organizational and project management capabilities.Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.Ability to plan budget and execute complex multi-phase engineering programs.Experience scaling distribution networks for DTC and omnichannel retail brands.Strong experience collaborating with 3PL partners.Familiarity with labor management systems and warehouse management software.Experience leading operations in a fast-growth global retail or lifestyle brand.For CA residents Job Applicant Privacy Policy HERE.
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Key Skills
Go,Lean,Management Experience,React,Node.js,Operations Management,Project Management,Research & Development,Software Development,Team Management,GraphQL,Leadership Experience
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
