Logistics Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

The purpose of the Logistics Engineer position is to design and implement best practices and standard processes related to driving continuous performance improvement across transportation / distribution operations with Covenant Logistics. This includes implementation of business expansion projects or correct any issues with substandard existing operations.

Responsibilities

• Designing logistics (Transportation or Distribution) solutions that deliver financial value to our internal or external customers.
• Demonstrating an understanding of our customer’s business
• ⁠Developing operationally feasible designs that are aligned with our customer’s needs.
• Helping develop and deliver a compelling proposal that influences the customer decision to select Landair.
• Support awarded business throughout the startup process, successfully transitioning design and proposal assumptions to Operations.
• Support the bid submission process by reviewing RFP documents, understand data, develop questions to clarify gaps and develop initial hypothesis specific to a specific solution design that solves our customer's needs & delivers unique value.
• Data validation, cleansing, profiling, baseline development & defining scenarios to model.
• Calculating labor, equipment, facility, and expense requirements based on transportation and warehousing design assumptions. Develop process flows, concept of operations and value propositions consistent with the win strategy and work with IT to develop concept of systems. Coordinate with Pricing and other functions to develop cost and pricing models as well as relevant assumptions.
• Develop optimizations scenarios and strategies that are aligned with objectives.
• Support technical review presentations and design validation meetings
• Implementation follow-up, which requires engineer to validate and modify deployed process to ensure that it matches plan.
• Develop and improve engineering tools and methodologies to ensure industry best practices.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of dedicated and managed transportation industry

Knowledge of Warehouse Management operations, data analytics, Industrial Engineering, warehouse types (ambient, temperature control, warehouse layout / design and Lean methods

Education / Experience

Competitive Compensation

We believe in rewarding excellence. Our total compensation approach balances market-driven salary ranges with individual performance, experience, and tenure—ensuring your compensation is fair, motivating, and aligned with your growth.

Robust Health & Wellness Benefits

Your well-being is our priority. Our full health benefits package is designed to support every aspect of your health—from preventive care to peace of mind :

Time to Recharge

We believe rest fuels results. Our time-off benefits help you maintain balance and bring your best self to work :

Culture-Driven Perks

We’ve created a workplace culture where people feel empowered, supported, and excited to grow. Our corporate perks are designed to elevate your everyday :

Covenant Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Disability / Veteran

VEVRAA Federal Contractor