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Formerly SCApath LLC - We are now Spinnaker SCA · 2 months ago

Principal Consultant, Warehouse Optimization & Facility Design

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$90K/yr - $205K/yr

10+ years exp

Spinnaker SCA, a Publicis Sapient company, is a supply chain consultancy focused on designing and delivering smarter supply chains. The Principal Consultant will lead warehouse and distribution center optimization and facility design programs, blending intralogistics expertise with data-driven decisioning to create scalable, automation-ready facilities.

ConsultingSupply Chain ManagementWarehousing

Responsibilities

Lead facility design from discovery through concept, alternatives/trade-off analysis, and final design—material flow, storage media, aisle strategy, pick/pack design, dock and yard, safety/ergonomics, and future expandability; produce layouts and design deliverables using CAD and simulation where appropriate

Build the business case (capacity, throughput, labor model, OpEx/CapEx, ROI/NPV) and define milestoneed roadmaps that balance cost, service, and flexibility

Evaluate and right‑size automation (e.g., conveyors/sorters, shuttle systems, AS/RS, GTP, AMRs/AGVs, automated truck loading) and orchestrate RFPs, vendor selection, and commercial/technical due diligence

Design process first, then technology—codify operating processes and KPIs, then align WMS/WES/LMS capabilities and integrations to enable the process

Apply analytics & simulation—mine and model order/SKU data (seasonality, velocity, cube, profiles), run capacity/throughput analyses, slotting studies, and where helpful, discrete‑event simulation to de‑risk decisions

Guide implementation—author specs, support design‑build and commissioning plans, partner with client/OEM/GC/IT teams, and provide cutover/hypercare oversight

Be a trusted advisor—lead executive workshops, articulate trade‑offs, and mentor Spinnaker consultants; contribute to pursuits, solutioning, and thought leadership

Qualification

Warehouse operationsFacility designIntralogistics engineeringAutomation enablementMaterial flow designWMS/WES/LMS knowledgeAutoCAD proficiencyData analyticsLean/Six SigmaExecutive communication

Required

A bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Supply Chain or equivalent experience in a relevant field is required. Equivalent experience includes a proven track record of skills, professional accomplishments, or training related to the role

10+ years in warehouse operations, facility design, and/or intralogistics engineering with delivered programs in DC design/optimization and automation enablement

Demonstrated expertise in material flow design, storage media selection, slotting, labor modeling, and safety/ergonomics for high‑volume retail/e‑commerce/B2B environments

Hands‑on familiarity with automation categories (convey/sort, AS/RS, shuttles, GTP, AMRs/AGVs) and with RFP/spec development and vendor evaluations

Working knowledge of WMS/WES/LMS capabilities and integration touchpoints (Tier‑1 or equivalent)

Proficiency with AutoCAD (or equivalent) and comfort using discrete‑event simulation/throughput tools such as AnyLogic, FlexSim, or similar, including experience building digital twins to validate design assumptions and de‑risk automation investments

Executive‑level communication skills and proven ability to lead cross‑functional client and vendor teams through change

Preferred

Data & analytics: SQL/Python or equivalent for data wrangling; BI tools (Power BI/Tableau) for visualization; advanced slotting and engineered standards exposure

WMS/WES depth (e.g., Manhattan, Blue Yonder, Körber, Infor, SAP EWM)—designing processes that systems can enable; experience partnering with application teams

Lean/Six Sigma credentials and experience institutionalizing continuous improvement

Pre‑sales/solutioning with integrators or OEMs; experience presenting solution alternatives and business cases to senior stakeholders

Hands‑on experience creating digital twins for warehouse operations using AnyLogic, FlexSim, or comparable platforms, including scenario modeling for capacity, labor, and automation ROI sensitivity

Company

Formerly SCApath LLC - We are now Spinnaker SCA

Spinnaker SCA is a leading supply chain services firm providing End-to-End Supply Chain Strategy, Planning, and Execution Consulting services, based in Boulder, CO.

Founded in 2021

Denver, Colorado, USA

11-50 employees