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