Logistics Engineer

Venture Solutions • Rochester Hills, MI

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Logistics Engineer (LE) will be responsible for developing logistics and transportation plans for assigned customers and pre-sales activities. The LE will play a key role in achieving company objectives and contribute to identifying, analyzing and developing value-added supply chain solutions for current and prospective customers.

Requirements

• Utilize logistics analysis tools such as PC Miler, 3d Load diagrams, tactical routing software and network optimization software.
• Analyze material release quantities against part/packaging data to determine optimal shipment frequency, volume and weight
• Comply with company policies and procedures and all applicable laws and regulations.
• Additional duties as assigned
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Transportation, or business related field with five to ten years’ experience in automotive logistics preferred.
• Must have excellent analytical and communication skills
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience and ability to utilize transportation management systems (TMS) and automotive optimization tools.
• Ability to grasp new concepts and quickly adapt to changing circumstances/environment
• Ability to analyze problems and opportunities and systematically approach them to make improvements both short term and long term
• Deep understanding of network redesigns, including understanding the steps to get from concept to implementation

Nice To Haves

• Ability to effectively lead meetings – face to face, conference calls and/or on-line

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the tactical planning of assigned customer and potential customers inbound logistics design.
• Develop and implement optimal route designs that minimize miles and transit while full utilizing conveyances that meet customer inventory carrying cost objectives
• Initiate, direct and follow thru on projects as needed to implement savings initiatives, customer network optimization opportunities, new launch initiatives, and customer expansion opportunities.
• Track, analyze and communicate key performance metrics
• Responsible for internal communications and presentations related to key performance metrics, program updates and on-going program information
• Systematic Load Planning Activities
• Drives best practices with logistics managers and control tower operations
• Regular and predictable attendance

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Opportunity for career advancement
• Generous Vacation / Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with company match from day 1
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level