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