Logistics Engineer

Essential Functions

• Apply company methodologies and tools to design distribution and transportation operations including staffing, equipment, sizing and layout.
• Develop transportation network design and routing design using the appropriate software.
• Collect data and perform statistical analysis.
• Determine efficient utilization of resources by analyzing layouts, labor force, equipment, and equipment utilization charts.
• Support business development and help create efficient designs and solutions processes.
• Participate in customer facing meetings for proposal discussion and business development.
• Establish and implement performance measures, KPI targets and optimization tools.
• Map and document processes.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Multifaceted transportation knowledge (dedicated, FTL, LTL, TM)
• Ability to work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
• Exercises judgment in obtaining solutions
• Must be computer literate and able to use the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel & Word) as well as MS Project, and SQL
• Ability to operate within predictable parameters as well as defined tools and processes with guidance from management
• Demonstrates customer service skills
• Must be customer focused
• Results oriented
• Demonstrates problem solving skills
• Demonstrates analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels within the organization
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
• Understanding of HOS rules
• Must possess advance computer skills and able to use the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel & Word) as well as MS Project, Python, and SQL

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in engineering, business or supply chain. A combination of other education and experiences will be considered.
• Three (3) to Five (5) years or more of relevant work. Required
• Three (3) to Five (5) years or more with data profiling, data mining and statics analysis. Required
• Experience working in a Just In Time Logistics environment is a big plus