Senior Logistics Engineer

Time Type : Full Time

Full Time

Summary

The Senior Logistics Engineer is responsible for supporting current customer operations and business development. The role entails mentoring and training Logistics Analysts and Logistics Engineers on key analysis and network optimization modeling.

They utilize state-of-the-art optimization, modeling, and simulation tools to develop cost-effective service-sensitive supply chain solutions.

Projects involve analyzing all or part of the supply chain network to include the following : facility location analysis, transportation savings analysis, dedicated fleet analysis, facility layout, and design analysis, and product sourcing analysis.

The Senior Engineer will also manage pre-sales Engineering projects from the start to final customer presentation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops project scope and timeline
• Gathers necessary data and information to perform analysis; delivers data to the client
• SOP Creation / Tracking
• Review RFQ / RFP for new business opportunities.
• Generate questions for prospective customers on RFQ / RFP’s.
• Superuser for Network Modelling tools for the 4PL / LLP team.
• May manage Logistics Engineers & Logistics Analysts
• Development of freight network simulation models to establish and validate operational and / or cost improvements to freight networks
• Design alternative network solutions to support client operational requirements
• Identifies and quantifies potential supply chain improvements
• Works closely with customer and company operations to establish supply chain improvement recommendations
• Develops reports that summarize findings and recommendations
• Presents and defends findings to the Customer
• Develops and maintains detailed project plans, both internal and external
• Development of daily / weekly performance metrics, both internal and external to aid in the management of the account(s)
• Works in cross-functional groups to re-design processes to improve quality and productivity
• Trains associates and clients in the use of multiple solution and software tools
• Performs other duties as needed

Educational background / Work experience

• College Degree in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or related field is preferred.
• 5 years of experience in a logistics / supply chain engineering role.
• 3-5 years of experience with supply chain optimization and simulation modeling tools.

Language skills

• English (reading, writing and verbal)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to compose routine to moderately complex letters and to edit and proof business correspondence and reports.

Computer Literacy

• Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with JDA Transportation Modeler or similar systems simulation software desired.

Mathematical Skills

Position requires strong mathematical skills for project development

Other Skills

• Prosci, Lean, Six Sigma or other process improvement certification preferred.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management skills : ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and written / verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in PowerPoint for presenting findings
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-starting : able to manage a project independently from beginning to end.
• Must be available to travel as required for short-duration trips
• The ability to work well under pressure

For this position, the expected base pay is : $84,000 - $125,500 / Annual. Actual base compensation will be determined based on various factors including job-related knowledge, geographical location, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.

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