Associate Director, Warehouse Design and Strategy

RTX

. Design, engineer and optimize distribution center sites to support demand, throughput, storage and service requirements .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • United StatesSenior💰 $157,200 - $298,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in warehouse automation, logistics planning, and facility layout optimization, with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration and change management. Proven ability to develop and implement technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency and drive continuous improvement.

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Warehouse Automation ImplementationFacility Layout OptimizationCross-Functional Team LeadershipLogistics Planning and OperationsChange Management

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Hard Skills

Facility LayoutIndustrial EngineeringWMSMHEAutomation SolutionsFinancial ModelingScenario PlanningProject ManagementCapacity ModelingFlow Simulations

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsInfluencing SkillsCollaborationAccountability

Tools & Technologies

Warehouse Management SystemsAutomated Storage and Retrieval SystemsAutonomous Mobile RobotsConveyorsGoods-to-Person Systems

Industry Keywords

LogisticsSupply ChainAerospaceManufacturingDistribution Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, engineer and optimize distribution center sites to support demand, throughput, storage and service requirements
Design and execute warehouse automation initiatives with business owners and third-party providers
Create standards for automation solutions supporting storage, throughput and layout governance
Perform facility capacity modeling and flow simulations
Design slotting, pick-path, racking and storage solutions with third-party warehouse operators and insourced sites
Evaluate emerging logistics technologies and automation options, including AS/RS, AMRs, conveyors and goods-to-person systems
Develop and implement technology and automation plans for distribution sites
Collaborate with systems and data teams to integrate best practices into WMS and S4 designs during the logistics operating system transformation
Support network design models and develop distribution center expansion, relocation and consolidation plans
Partner with Strategic Sourcing, Operations, Real Estate and business operations teams
Develop capital investment proposals and ROI analyses
Influence and drive change across multiple businesses, functions and geographies
Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of logistics and sourcing professionals across multiple business units
Foster collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement
Liaise between logistics, supply chain, finance and executive leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience, or in absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience
10+ years of experience in warehousing planning and operation, automation selection and implementation, logistics integrator or related roles within the aerospace or manufacturing industry
U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required
Experience managing cross-functional and cross-business unit teams
Change management experience
Operational experience in multi-site warehouse and distribution management
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
Expertise in facility layout, industrial engineering, and warehousing
Hands-on knowledge of WMS, MHE, and automation solutions
Industrial Engineering and Scenario Planning in supply chain environments
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills including developing business cases
Project management, change management and transition management abilities
Security clearance not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits
Parental (including paternal) leave
Flexible work schedules
Achievement awards
Educational assistance
Child/adult backup care
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available