Logistics Engineer, Engineering and Projects, Road Logistics at DSV

Minimum Requirements (non-negotiable)

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering
• At least 5 years experience as an Engineer within the Logistics environment with key focus areas being:
• Continuous Improvement Management: Manage and Report on Cost Saving and Sigma Initiatives
• SIGMA: Identify and Implement SIGMA Initiatives
• Engineered Solutions: Identify, analyse & develop value-adding solutions for current & prospective clients
• Tools: Application of the following tools and/or methodologies as appropriate and when required: 
• Big data analysis
• Simulation Modelling
• PYTHON (advantages)
• Sensitivity Analysis
• Theory of Constraints
• Analysis and recommendations:
• Data (analysis, comparison, sense checking),
• Processes (supporting business objectives, complete, accurate, relevant, error proofed, common exceptions covered, measurable),
• Facilities (best practices, flow, flexibility, compliance); 
• Business cases / feasibility studies: Develop as required depending on financial investment required and risk profile. Tools and aspects to consider include ROI calculations, quantified value, opportunity for productivity improvements and future growth / revenue potential
• Advanced Computer skills - Excel, SQL, TMS,Python (advantages).
• Travel: Reasonable local travel requirement to use knowledge, skills and experience in support of relevant DSV business objectives

Duties and Responsibilities

• Designing, planning and implementing logistics solutions, whilst managing stakeholder (internal & external) expectations throughout the solution design and implementation phase.
• Supporting the company objectives of improving customer service, reducing operational costs and driving operational excellence within the business.
• Proactively identifying opportunities, developing solution design approaches, getting buy-in from stakeholders and implementing solutions. 
• Driving continuous improvement and innovation with a robust engineering approach (Big Data, Analytics, Simulation etc).
• Utilising current models and practices to perform support functions to the business
• Identify Continuous Improvement Initiatives in Road Logistics.
• This includes Operations, Support Functions and Terminal Operations
• Develop Business Case(s) for Identified Initiatives
• Implemented S&P (Solution and Pricing) initiatives
• Measure / Track Impact
• Change Management