Director - Distribution Center Engineering
Job Description
At Nordstrom, we embrace “One Good Way” as a path to efficiency, scaling, and speed of implementation. This is a rare opportunity to reimagine how Nordstrom flows product, replacing legacy systems with a modern, automated distribution network built to power decades of growth. The Director of Distribution Center Engineering will own that transformation end to end: setting the automation strategy for our entire distribution center network, from technology roadmap through vendor selection, governance, deploymentand optimization. This role resides in the Engineering & Systems organization and partners closely with Supply Chain Operations, Product, and Technology leaders to turn bold ideas into reality, leveragingautomation and process optimizationto deliver results. Success means investments that hold up operationally, build a stronger team member experience and elevate customer experiencefor years to come.
A day in the life…
Define the automation strategy and technology roadmap for Nordstrom’sdistribution centernetwork.
Lead the evaluation, selection, and ongoing management of automation technologies, vendors, and strategic partners.
Build the business case and ROI model behind each investment to drive prioritization of the most impactful initiatives
Drive continuous improvement and process optimization across end to endworkflowsto raise the bar across safety, quality, cycle time, productivity, and team member experience.
Set readiness criteria, success metrics, and governance processes that move initiatives from concept to deployment in a disciplined way
Ensure investments deliver measurable business value while improving safety, productivity, and the teammember experience
Translate technical and operational findings into strategic recommendations.
Championthe customer in every automation decision, ensuring speed, accuracy, and reliability in the distribution network translate into a better experience for the people who shop with us.
Partner with Operations, Product, and Software Engineering so automation runs as a connected capability rather than a standalone system
Negotiate vendor contracts and manage external technology partnerships.
Build, mentor, and develop a world class team of technical leaders and subject matter experts.
You own this if you have…
Undergraduate and/or graduate degree in engineering, supply chain, or a related field
Experience leading automation, robotics, or supply chain technology initiatives at scale
Experience evaluating new technologies, conducting due diligence, and managing vendor relationships and contract negotiations
Ability to build technology roadmaps that hold up at the enterprise level
Experience developing business cases and ROI models for capital investments
A track record of taking technology from pilot through full network deployment
Working knowledge of warehouse automation, material handling systems, and robotics integration
Strong cross-functional leadership across engineering, operations, product, and technology stakeholders
Executive communication skills, including the ability to make complex technical tradeoffs clear to non-technical audiences
Experience building and developing high-performing technical teams
Working knowledge of continuous improvement and lean methodologies applied to process optimization
8+ years of engineering, automation, or supply chain leadership experience
Ability to travel 25-50%
Pay Range Details
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Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
$175,000.00 - $275,000.00 AnnualWe’ve got you covered…
Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:
- Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
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