Logistics / Warehouse Engineer
An established industrial services organization is seeking a Logistics / Warehouse Engineer to lead operational improvement initiatives across departments. This role focuses on optimizing warehouse processes, enhancing efficiency, and delivering measurable results that exceed customer and business expectations.
Key Responsibilities :
- Analyze and document all aspects of current warehouse operations, identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Develop and execute action plans aimed at increasing efficiency, reducing waste, and achieving measurable cost savings.
- Evaluate existing performance metrics and implement new KPIs to better drive operational success.
- Serve as a system administrator and power user for the warehouse management system (WMS), leveraging its full functionality.
- Monitor warehouse layout and space utilization to optimize storage, reduce holding costs, and support accurate inventory management.
- Review current warehouse configuration and recommend layout changes that improve workflow and support WMS implementation.
- Identify and mitigate safety risks, ensuring a safe and compliant workplace.
- Represent the company with professionalism and a strong customer-focused approach.
- Collaborate across departments to ensure smooth communication and timely project delivery.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements : Education :
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.Postgraduate education or formal Six Sigma / Lean Warehousing certification is a plus.Experience :
10+ years of relevant experience in logistics, warehouse operations, or process improvement.Proven success in lean warehousing, process mapping, warehouse design, or layout optimization.Hands-on experience with WMS implementation and administration required.Project management background preferred.Working knowledge of supply chain IT systems and SQL / query writing.Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety.Skills :
Strong analytical and root-cause problem-solving abilities.Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.Effective communication skills across all levels of the organization, both verbal and written.Proven ability to lead process improvement and change management initiatives.Collaborative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.