Logistics Engineer, Healthcare at DSV

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

• The Logistics Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing common contract logistics processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• The Logistics Engineer works in a continuous improvement role to optimize contract logistics operations based on an understanding of client needs, distribution network strategy, transportation strategy, manufacturing strategy and inventory deployment strategy.
• This role is also responsible for maintaining financial and engineering metrics that will meet or exceed performance goals and identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Research/Analysis:

• Ensures all system functionality is configured to optimize performance (e.g., warehouse management, labor management, slotting and reporting applications)
• Performs special research or technical studies critical to logistic support functions
• Performs cost/benefit trade-off analysis and develops ROI business cases for recommended projects involving process, system or technology change
• Manages/Leads Relationships with key System Software suppliers
• Warehouse Management Systems: Knowledge of key functions and features of systems used by DSV, in support of solutions development, sales activities and implementations;
• Analysis and recommendations: 1) Data (analysis, comparison, sense checking), 2) Processes (supporting business objectives, complete, accurate, relevant, error proofed, common exceptions covered, measurable), 3) Facilities (best practices, flow, flexibility, compliance);

Continual Improvement Processes:

• Understands and applies the 5 LEAN principles including but not limited to workflow smoothing, JIT, Jidoka and Pull
• Facilitates LEAN methodology and recommends solutions to specific business case issues
• Maintains subject matter expertise in proven industry methods and tools such as SixSigma, Design for Six Sigma, Value-Stream Mapping and 5S
• Works with leadership to drive continual improvement programs, Kaizen events, and CAPA workshops/processes
• Sets the standard for innovation within operational problem solving
• Illustrates continual improvement successes in a case study before & after format that quantifies value and documents actions taken for future reapplication
• Leads System Support Team from a Business process engineering perspective
• Develops/Maintains/Improves internal ABC Model ref. accuracy / assumptions / applicability
• Transport Network Optimization, Cost Analysis, Pricing, Utilization - Analysis

Project Management:

• Determines feasibility of projects factoring costs, available space, schedule limitations, company goals, technical requirements and economic factors
• Project Management: Plan, document, execute, monitor, control and close projects using established DSV PM principles and tools, and ensuring effective communication with all stakeholders
• Develops and implements project activities plans and timelines, coordinate subcontractors, facility management and field service personnel, and resolve problems in area of logistics to ensure meeting of contractual commitments

JOB-RELATED REQUIREMENTS:

• 2-4 years of industrial engineering experience needed in a supply chain environment
• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities
• Exceptional analytical skills and ability to pay attention to detail
• Strong project management skills
• Able to develop and deliver presentations to managers and executives
• Informed of technical changes and industry trends

Computer Skills:

•  Advanced Proficiency in MS Office Applications, particularly MS Access
• SQL Knowledge beneficial
•  Some exposure to a WMS needed
•  Ability to use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment like AutoCAD, MS-Project, Visio, etc.

 Language Skills:

•  English (reading, writing, verbal)
•  Must possess excellent communications skills, must be self-motivated and a team player
•  Strong writing skills with experience documenting design methodologies to create logistics solutions and responses to RFP’s
• Mathematical Skills

 Advanced

• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations
•  SAIIE acreditation will be an added advatange