Manager, Warehouse Design and Automation Engineer

Prologis, Inc. is the global leader in logistics real estate. In partnership with our customers and our communities, we develop modern, high-quality properties that set the standard for innovative building design and sustainability. Prologis owns or has investments in properties and development projects of ~1.2 billion square feet in 19 countries and enables 2.8% of the world’s GDP. We have committed to achieve net zero emissions by 2040. Beyond real estate, our Essentials platform optimizes the company’s global asset portfolio to provide our customers solutions that address today’s warehouse and shipping challenges. Prologis Ventures invests in logistics innovation and technology companies to modernize supply chains worldwide.

Job Title

Manager, Warehouse Design and Automation Engineer

Company

Prologis

What Is Prologis Essentials

Prologis Essentials is creating the most convenient way for our customers to get the products, services, and support they need to get operational fast.  As a B2B business unit, Essentials positions Prologis as a proven expert in providing turnkey industrial warehouse infrastructure solutions.  We have a world class network of high-quality vendor partners to offer solutions across Automation, Storage & Material Handling, Lighting, IT Infrastructure (e.g Cabling & Wireless Networks), Power Resiliency (e.g Generators), Moving & Relocation, Warehouse Decommission, and even Office Design and Furniture. 

The Prologis Essentials Team is growing rapidly to create the first and only truly turnkey warehouse solution.

A day in the life

The Manager, Warehouse Design and Automation Engineer role will report to the Director of Warehouse Design & Automation and will be invited to collaborate on programmatic initiatives and strategy. We are looking for someone that provides a combination of technical expertise and sales support experience to propose complex warehouse products and services to our customers. You will play a key role in building trust that Essentials is the “one hand to shake” for all our customers’ warehousing needs. This subject matter expert will have a good grasp of the business cases to support next-gen warehouse solutions and be able to present compelling operational impact and return on investment.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Work cross-functionally with internal and external teams: Sales, leasing, property management, development, vendor partners, procurement, finance, etc
• Assist the sales teams in assessing project leads: consulting with customers, reviewing operational workflows and operational data
• Design solutions, create proposals and communicate value propositions to customers
• Partner with the Essentials Delivery Team to ensure appropriate project schedules and vendor management measures are in place
• Visit customer sites to meet with local decision makers, take tours, learn processes, ask questions, and build trust in Essentials solutioning capabilities
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and escalate as needed
• Ensure you are up-to-date on industry trends and leading technologies in the warehouse solutions space
• Ability to travel 25% of the time

Building blocks for success

Required

• 5+ years of experience in warehouse design, MHE, and automation and robotics
• Bachelor’s degree (Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including writing proposal documents and business cases
• Subject matter expertise with knowledge of leading warehouse technologies and providers
• Consultative project experience: Understanding a customer’s business and operations to create trust and provide valuable insight.
• Proven track record of winning contracts and bringing complex projects to fruition
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and work independently

Preferred

• MBA a plus.
• AutoCAD drafting experience
• Technical writing skills

Hiring Salary Range of: $99,000 – $136,000. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target) to be determined by the candidate’s location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market dat

People First

Each of us working at Prologis plays an essential role in the enduring success of our company. We value people who are decisive, courageous and adaptable. While we are one company, locations and departments operate with autonomy and accountability. Individuals take the initiative here.

When you join Prologis, you work shoulder to shoulder with some of the top talent in the industry to do the best work of your career. Every employee belongs. Every employee contributes. Employees advance their careers here.

As a successful global enterprise, Prologis has never lost sight of what matters most, our strong belief that our people are the most important part of our business. And because of that, we provide a generous total rewards package and take a lot of time to focus on quality management and leadership development. People come first here.

All full-time roles in the US come with a robust benefits package which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Prologis also offers several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits. Our 401(k) retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation. We also offer generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification. Prologis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employment Type

Full time

Location:

Denver, Colorado

Additional Locations:

Atlanta, Georgia, Cerritos, California, Chicago, Illinois, Dallas, Texas, Phoenix, Arizona, Seattle, Washington