Sr. Logistics Engineer

Sr. Logistics Engineer

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Position Purpose : A Sr. Logistics Engineer leads large cross-functional projects in Global Logistics that are typically related to process improvement, strategic initiatives, and / or space and capacity planning and span across multiple functions including Transportation, Delivery, Distribution, International Logistics, Inventory Planning, and Merchandising. A Sr. Logistics Engineer may execute strategic initiatives, perform operational analysis, process improvement, facility and capacity planning, and project management.

Key Responsibilities :

• Leads cross-functional strategic or process improvement projects
• Mentors and Guides Logistics Engineers
• Provides recommendations to Sr. Management
• Conducts time studies, performs zero base analysis, rate analysis, network analysis, statistical analysis, flow path analysis and supply chain analysis.
• Develops metrics for business units within Global Logistics.
• Identifies Logistics process improvement opportunities through competitive analysis, and critical thinking. Supports and / or leads cross-functional strategic or process improvement projects.
• Develops reports and runs ad hoc queries.
• Identifies and develops business rules and standard operating procedures to streamline operating processes.
• Develops and maintains cost estimates, forecasts, and cost models.
• Provides facility and capacity planning analysis for distribution and transportation functions in Logistics.
• Reviews and recommends system / software enhancements.
• Develops metrics and key performance indicators for assigned business unit.
• Develops business tools and solutions based on knowledge, product or technology.

Direct Manager / Direct Reports :

Responsible for helping others and providing on-the-job training or guidance

Travel Requirements :

Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements :

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions :

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications :

Must be eighteen years of age or older.

Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications :

Industrial Engineering Degree or other related Engineering Degree

Master's Degree

Experience with Six Sigma or other Process Improvement Methodology

Proficient in : Microsoft Office Suite including Access, Excel, Powerpoint, Project, Word and Visio.

Advanced Skills in : Mini-tab, Access, SQLVisual Basic, Visio, Project, Specialized Software dependent upon position

Project Management Skills

Advanced Data Modeling Skills

Finance / CBA / Capital Budget Experience

Minimum Education :

The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education :

No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience :

Preferred Years of Work Experience :

No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience :

None

Preferred Leadership Experience :

None

Certifications :

None

Competencies :

Business Analysis : Clarifies and resolves complex business issues by breaking them down into meaningful components to determine root cause and redesigning internal and external business processes.

Business Communication : Writes, speaks, and presents clearly and succinctly across a variety of communication settings and adjusts communication style to the audience by translating and articulating technical concepts to non-technical groups.

Creative Thinking : Demonstrates originality and imagination in thinking while developing a solution to a problem.

Financial Acumen : Utilizes fundamental concepts of finance to manage budgets, forecast costs, and provide information to account for the financial impact of decision-making.

Cross-functional knowledge : Uses knowledge of functional areas, organizational structure, and key business drivers to support company initiatives and long-term growth strategies, understanding individual and functional impact on the whole organization.

Process Improvement : Uses Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodology to develop and execute efficient and cost effective solutions to align with the business objectives within the Logistics organization.

Project Management : Organizes, plans, prioritizes, estimates, and tracks work efforts based on people, resources, tasks, and dependencies using standard project management methodology.