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