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