Sr. Logistics Engineer, Operations
Sr. Logistics Engineer, Operations
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Job Description
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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:
- 25% Leads cross-functional strategic or process improvement projects
- Mentors and Guides Logistics Engineers
- Provides recommendations to Sr. Management
- 25%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.
- 10% 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.
- 10% Provides facility and capacity planning analysis for distribution and transportation functions in Logistics.
- 10% Reviews and recommends system/software enhancements.
- 10% Develops metrics and key performance indicators for assigned business unit.
- 10% 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
- Masters 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 bachelors degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Preferred Education:
- No additional education
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
- 3
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
