Wesco · 4 hours ago
Director - Automation
Cranbury, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $244K/yr
10+ years expWesco is a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services, and supply chain solutions. The Director – Automation will support and implement the Operations Engineering strategy by developing data-driven automation use cases that enhance safety, productivity, and cost efficiency across the distribution network.
CommercialElectronicsManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Sujatha Gopal
Responsibilities
Identify and evaluate automation opportunities that align with defined network and engineering strategies
Develop project scopes and business cases, and support implementation teams in achieving defined objectives
Develop detailed use cases that describe the problem statement, operational requirements, and projected business benefits of potential automation solutions
Conduct feasibility studies, process mapping, and financial modeling (ROI, payback, total cost of ownership) to support business case development
Partner with Industrial Engineering, Facility Design, and Implementation teams to ensure alignment between automation concepts, layouts, and process design
Provide analytical input to project planning, technology assessments, and vendor proposals as directed
Participate in proof-of-concept evaluations and technical reviews for approved projects
Monitor post-implementation performance metrics and provide recommendations for optimization and continuous improvement
Maintain centralized documentation of automation concepts, approved use cases, and project performance data
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree – Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management or related field required
10 years of experience in warehouse or distribution center operations, including exposure to automation, material flow, or process improvement
Demonstrated ability to translate operational challenges into engineered automation opportunities
Proven experience developing business cases and evaluating return on investment for technology-enabled process improvements
Proven experience in designing and developing warehouse automation technologies (e.g., AMR, GTP, AutoStore, conveyor systems) along with hands‑on work in supporting systems such as WMS, WES, and WCS
Deep understanding of warehouse operations and fulfillment processes
Knowledge of automation and robotics technologies
Expertise in specialized automation (e.g., cable spooling, bundling)
Strong analytical and ROI modeling capabilities
Systems integration proficiency (WMS, LMS, TMS, ERP)
Cross-functional leadership and change management
Hands-on problem solving and solutioning for technical challenges
Ability to travel 25% - 50%
Preferred
Masters Degree - MBA preferred
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement savings plans
Company
Wesco
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10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.53B2025-02-25Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2024-02-26Post Ipo Debt· $1.73B
1999-05-12IPO
Leadership Team
John Engel
Chairman, CEO and President
David Schulz
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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