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  • Posted: Jun 2, 2023
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • In 1976, 9 independent trucking companies and a business developer joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world’s 5th largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers’ entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and ...
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    Logistics Engineer, Healthcare

    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 

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