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