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Job Description
Design or analyze operational solutions for projects such as transportation optimization, network modeling, process and methods analysis, cost containment, capacity enhancement, routing and shipment optimization, or information management.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 13-1081.01
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Logistics Engineers”.
Also Known As…
- Logistics Engineers
- Systems Engineer
- Reliability Engineer
- Logistics Engineer
- Procurement Engineer
- Logistics System Engineer
- Logistics Research Engineer
- Logistics Planning Engineer
- Logistics Engineering Manager
- Integrated Logistics Operations Manager
- Cost Reduction Engineer
- Cost Engineer
- Continuous Improvement Specialist
Tasks for “Cost Estimating Engineer”
- Provide logistics technology or information for effective and efficient support of product, equipment, or system manufacturing or service.
- Review contractual commitments, customer specifications, or related information to determine logistics or support requirements.
- Identify cost-reduction or process-improvement logistic opportunities.
- Design plant distribution centers.
- Evaluate the use of technologies, such as global positioning systems (GPS), radio-frequency identification (RFID), route navigation software, or satellite linkup systems, to improve transportation efficiency.
- Review global, national, or regional transportation or logistics reports for ways to improve efficiency or minimize the environmental impact of logistics activities.
- Conduct logistics studies or analyses, such as time studies, zero-base analyses, rate analyses, network analyses, flow-path analyses, or supply chain analyses.
- Identify or develop business rules or standard operating procedures to streamline operating processes.
- Determine logistics support requirements, such as facility details, staffing needs, or safety or maintenance plans.
- Propose logistics solutions for customers.
- Direct the work of logistics analysts.
- Prepare or validate documentation on automated logistics or maintenance-data reporting or management information systems.
- Create models or scenarios to predict the impact of changing circumstances, such as fuel costs, road pricing, energy taxes, or carbon emissions legislation.
- Design comprehensive supply chains that minimize environmental impacts or costs.
- Determine requirements for compliance with environmental certification standards.
- Develop logistic metrics, internal analysis tools, or key performance indicators for business units.
- Determine feasibility of designing new facilities or modifying existing facilities, based on factors such as cost, available space, schedule, technical requirements, or ergonomics.
- Evaluate the use of inventory tracking technology, Web-based warehousing software, or intelligent conveyor systems to maximize plant or distribution center efficiency.
- Analyze or interpret logistics data involving customer service, forecasting, procurement, manufacturing, inventory, transportation, or warehousing.
- Develop or document reverse logistics management processes to ensure maximal efficiency of product recycling, reuse, or final disposal.
- Provide logistical facility or capacity planning analyses for distribution or transportation functions.
- Develop or maintain cost estimates, forecasts, or cost models.
- Evaluate effectiveness of current or future logistical processes.
- Apply logistics modeling techniques to address issues such as operational process improvement or facility design or layout.
- Prepare logistic strategies or conceptual designs for production facilities.
- Develop or document procedures to minimize or mitigate carbon output resulting from the movement of materials or products.
- Assess the environmental impact or energy efficiency of logistics activities, using carbon mitigation software.
- Interview key staff or tour facilities to identify efficiency-improvement, cost-reduction, or service-delivery opportunities.
- Develop specifications for equipment, tools, facility layouts, or material-handling systems.
- Conduct environmental audits for logistics activities, such as storage, distribution, or transportation.
Related Technology & Tools
- Digital cameras
- Laser facsimile machines
- Laptop computers
- Computer laser printers
- Personal computers
- Multi-line telephone systems
- Desktop computers
- Multimedia projectors
- Multimedia projection equipment
- ITEM Software ITEM ToolKit
- Microsoft Office
- JDA Manugistics
- Minitab
- IBM Cognos Impromptu
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Microsoft Visual Basic
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Logistics management information LMI database software
- Microsoft Excel
- Logistics Cost Estimating Tool
- i2 Transportation Modeler
- IBM ILOG CPLEX/Dispatcher
- Relex FMEA
- Oracle Java
- IBM Notes
- SAP
- Prolog
- ReliaSoft RCM++
- Microsoft Access
- SAP Business Objects
- Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
- Oracle Hyperion
- ITEM Software Spare Cost
- Microsoft Word
- Logistics Support Analysts SmartLogic
- Failure modes and effects analysis FMEA software
- LOGSA SYSPARS
- Warehouse management system WMS
- ReliaSoft XFMEA
- LOGSA COMPASS
- Reliability centered maintenance RCM software
- Microsoft Project
- C++
- JMS Software RCM WorkSaver
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Reliass EAGLE
- Microsoft Visio