Operations Engineer Ii (distribution Centres)

Location: Australia

State/Province/City: Victoria

City: Ravenhall

Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC)

Time Type: Full-time



Description & Requirements

Who we are

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

About this team

The Fulfillment Engineering serves Global Fulfillment growth by driving strategic solutions to help teams achieve an optimized fulfillment experience. By doing this, they are productive and successful. The Operations Engineer II is a critical position that will:

• Deliver world-class improvements to DC operations, including scaling for growth and bringing new capabilities to life
• Evaluate operational areas and deliver operational improvements
• Support implementation of complex operational improvements

A day in the life:

• Drive improvements to scale distribution operations and deliver targeted performance for assigned work areas and initiatives.
  • For Strategic Initiatives (SIs), develop the operations solution and manage the solution cutover, including operations readiness and stabilization
  • Develop and implement operation solutions for assigned new business requirements; build plans and business case to bring business requirements to life.
  • Partner with Engineering and DC Operation, evaluate distribution operations and determine improvement opportunities. Build business case, obtain approval and implement solution.
  • Develop and implement assigned operations improvement solutions with lululemon operated DCs and 3PLs.
• Develop and deploy operational readiness plans to ensure successful improvements
  • As part of operational readiness, evaluate and determine people and process changes needed.
  • Update processes with required operational changes, including adjustments to job description and resource needs
  • Provide training to operations team to ensure operational readiness for change
• Improve operational processes at responsible DC and support process consistency across all the distribution network
  • Analyze process and solution effectiveness and develop improvement plans. Build case for change and obtain approval to proceed
  • As part of initiatives and general improvements, develop and document process Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Partnering with Engineering, benchmark processes and identify improvement opportunities
• Assist in delivering a functional training program for Warehouse Associate and DC leadership
  • Assist in delivering training to team members
  • Support the creation and maintenance of training materials.
  • Actively coach DC team members

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) or related discipline; Master's degree preferred in equivalent field of study
• 5-8 years minimum of relevant experience with Supply Chain operations
• Strong MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Access experience; Intermediate proficiency of AutoCAD
• Proficient in SQL preferred; Strong background in work measurement programs such as Labor Management and Engineering Labor Standards desired
• Adept at MHE specification including power equipment, conveyor systems, rack systems, sortation systems and various picking methodologies
• Ability to take business forecasts and translate into a facility design
• Strong communications skills with other internal team members, including ability to present to middle and senior management to drive decision making
• Ability to work and deliver in changing environments, under limited guidance while adhering to specified deadlines and budgets
• Well organized and structured, meeting all timelines as agreed

Must haves:

• Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
• Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
• Communicates with honesty and kindness, and creates the space for others to do the same.
• Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn't take themselves too seriously.

Beyond the Paycheck (Benefits & Perks)

At lululemon, we care for and invest in the whole person – body, mind, spirit. Our total rewards program is designed to support you in achieving your goals and focus on the things you love. In addition to competitive base pay and a team-based bonus program, we also offer paid time off, generous employee discounts, fitness/yoga classes, parenthood top up program and personal and professional development programs.

Note: availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to your location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

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