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