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