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