Barrett Distribution Centers, Inc. · 1 day ago
Solution Design Engineer Manager
Barrett Distribution Centers is a leader in providing customized third-party logistics and distribution services. The Solution Design Engineer Manager will lead a team of engineers and contribute as a senior individual contributor to develop and implement high-quality, scalable solutions that meet customer requirements and align with the company's strategic objectives.
Transportation
Responsibilities
Evaluate and optimize warehouse processes, facility configurations, and material handling equipment for both standard and customer-specific operations across the organization
Partner with Sales and Pricing teams to develop high-level solution designs for customer RFPs, often within aggressive timelines
Lead, prioritize, and manage a team of Solution Design Engineers to execute against Engineering Department objectives and business priorities
Mentor and develop direct reports across solution design, technical expertise, and professional growth; build succession plans for future Solution Design leadership
Serve as the primary liaison between Sales, Engineering, Operations, and other internal teams for new business opportunities
Communicate solution requirements and operating concepts across BPO and Operations teams to ensure seamless and efficient new-business launches
Independently lead large-scale, multi-site solution design projects and support solutions through implementation and Go-Live
Design and oversee warehouse solutions across multiple facilities and regions
Present solution designs, business cases, and proposals to Barrett executive leadership and external customers, serving as the subject matter expert
Drive continuous improvement in solution quality, business processes, customer optimization, and account performance
Leverage data and analytics to establish baseline metrics, define performance goals, and develop ROI analyses to evaluate solution viability
Attract, develop, and retain high-performing, diverse talent; build future leaders through coaching, mentoring, and role modeling
Establish clear goals and performance expectations for the team and provide ongoing training and development opportunities
Perform other duties as assigned
Moderate travel is required to customer sites and other facilities (20% average, up to 50% at peak times)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field required
Eight (8) to Ten (10)+ years of experience in 3PL, warehousing, supply chain, or related industries, including five (5) + years in solution design or industrial engineering, and prior experience leading or mentoring engineering teams
Advanced knowledge of 3PL, supply chain, transportation, and WMS systems
High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Experience with AutoCAD or similar design software
Able to balance competing priorities, complex situations and deal with ambiguity while being extremely deadline driven
Strong emphasis on organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to provide executive presentations to internal and external customers
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
Must demonstrate a high level of interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work well under pressure and problem solve across a variety of business processes
Preferred
Master's Degree in IE or similar strongly preferred
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Opportunities for advancement – we love to promote from within!
Ongoing training and leadership development
Profit-sharing program – all employees benefit when the company succeeds!
Competitive compensation
Tuition reimbursement
401K savings plan with company match
PTO
A second-to-none culture where you’ll be treated like family and allowed to excel
Company
Barrett Distribution Centers, Inc.
Barrett Distribution Centers is a logistics company that provides Transportation Management services.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Recent News
2025-11-04
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