SR LOGISTICS ENGINEER
About The Position
A Sr. Logistics Engineer leads large, cross-functional Global Logistics projects, typically focused on process improvement, strategic initiatives, or space and capacity planning. Projects may span Transportation, Delivery, Distribution, International Logistics, Inventory Planning, and Merchandising. The role may involve executing strategic initiatives; operational analysis; process improvement; facility and capacity planning; and project management. The position also develops business metrics, reports, cost estimates, forecasts, and models; identifies opportunities to streamline logistics processes; analyzes facility and capacity needs; recommends system and software enhancements; and develops business tools and solutions. The role provides guidance and on-the-job training to others and may mentor Logistics Engineers and provide recommendations to senior management. Overnight travel is typically less than 10% of the time.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age.
- Legally permitted to work in the United States.
- At least 3 years of work experience.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a field of study related to the job, or the knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through completion of such a degree program.
Nice To Haves
- Industrial Engineering degree or another related Engineering degree.
- Master's degree.
- Experience with Six Sigma or another process improvement methodology.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word, and Visio.
- Advanced skills in Mini-tab, Access, SQL, Visual Basic, Visio, Project, and position-dependent specialized software.
- Project management skills.
- Advanced data modeling skills.
- Finance, cost-benefit analysis, or capital budget experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional strategic and process improvement projects.
- Mentor and guide Logistics Engineers and provide recommendations to senior management.
- Conduct time studies, zero-base analysis, rate analysis, network analysis, statistical analysis, flow-path analysis, and supply-chain analysis.
- Develop metrics for business units within Global Logistics and key performance indicators for an assigned business unit.
- Identify logistics process improvement opportunities through competitive analysis and critical thinking; support or lead cross-functional initiatives.
- Develop reports and run ad hoc queries.
- Identify and develop business rules and standard operating procedures to streamline operating processes.
- Develop and maintain cost estimates, forecasts, and cost models.
- Provide facility and capacity planning analysis for distribution and transportation functions in Logistics.
- Review and recommend system and software enhancements.
- Develop business tools and solutions based on knowledge, products, or technology.
- Help others through on-the-job training or guidance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
