Senior Logistics Engineer, Healthcare

DSV - Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers.  Read more at www.dsv.com 

 

Location: Meadowview
Job Posting Title: Senior Logistics Engineer
Time Type: Full-Time 

 

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

The Senior Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing common contract logistics processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Senior Engineer works in a continuous improvement role to optimize contract logistics operations based on an understanding of client needs, distribution network strategy, transportation strategy, manufacturing strategy and inventory deployment strategy. This role is also responsible for maintaining financial and engineering metrics that will meet or exceed performance goals and identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities.

 

 

JOB-RELATED REQUIREMENTS

 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering
• 3-5 years of industrial engineering experience needed in a supply chain environment
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities
• Exceptional analytical skills and ability to pay attention to detail
• Strong project management skills
• Able to develop and deliver presentations to managers and executives
• Informed of technical changes and industry trends
• Knowledge of Continuos Improvement Processes, LEAN or Six Sigma Methodologies

 

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Advanced Proficiency in MS Office Applications, particularly MS Access
• SQL Knowledge beneficial
• Some exposure to a WMS needed
• Ability to use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment like AutoCAD, MS-Project, Visio, etc.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• English (reading, writing, verbal)

• Must possess excellent communications skills, must be self-motivated and a team player

• Strong writing skills with experience documenting design methodologies to create logistics solutions and responses to RFP’s

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Advanced

 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations

• None required. 

 

ADDITIONAL COMPUTER SKILLS:

Basic understanding of WMS and/or ERP systems , Proficient with standard analysis tools (MS Office, MS Access), MS Project, AutoCAD or similar CAD software, Project Portfolio Office, SQL beneficial

 

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

Project Management Certification

Supply Chain relevant certifications (SCOR, ECSA, SAIIC)

Additional languages spoken

Honors or Masters Degree in Industrial Engineering

Experience in development of real estate / logistics Centers

Interpersonal Communication and Language Skills (e.g., Listening to Others, Speaking to Others, Reading, Writing)

 

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Research/Analysis:

• Ensures all system functionality is configured to optimize performance (e.g., warehouse management, labor management, slotting and reporting applications)
• Performs special research or technical studies critical to logistic support functions
• Performs cost/benefit tradeoff analysis and develops ROI business cases for recommended projects involving process, system or technology change
• Manages/Leads Relationships with key System Software suppliers
• Warehouse Management Systems: Knowledge of key functions and features of systems used by DSV, in support of solutions development, sales activities and implementations;
• Analysis and recommendations: 1) Data (analysis, comparison, sense checking), 2) Processes (supporting business objectives, complete, accurate, relevant, error proofed, common exceptions covered, measurable), 3) Facilities (best practices, flow, flexibility, compliance);

 

Documentation/Reporting:

• Documents and communicates common processes for all functions within scope of responsibility

 

Communication:

• Communicates opportunities for improvement in the distribution network / warehouse environment
• Helps determine key metrics and provi