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