Logistics Engineer, Projects and Implementation, Solutions at DSV

• Responsible for implementing warehousing and production logistics solutions, whilst managing stakeholder (internal & external) expectations throughout the implementation phase. The candidate will be responsible to interact with and assist in the design, planning and continual improvement opportunities in warehousing and production logistics operations
• This role directly supports company objectives and contributes to identifying, analyzing & developing value-adding and robust solutions for current & prospective customers.
• It is vital for the success of this position for the candidate to effectively align customer needs and solutions, with DSV values, policies and Solutions strategy to directly support sustainable and profitable business
• Successful collaboration with Operations team & other internal stakeholders is critical.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Tools: Application of the following tools and/or methodologies as appropriate and when required:
  • Material flw mapping
  • Warehuse and layout design
  • Qualitative flw measurement
  • Manning requirements calculatins
  • Material handling equipment selectin
  • Prcurement tender adjudication
  • Prject Office (Clarity)
  • AQP (Advanced Quality Prcess) – Facilitation
  • Sltting of Inventory
  • Prductivity and warehouse Improvement
• 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);
• Implementations: Implement and/or support initiatives & monitor tangible and intangible benefits of changes;
• Project Management: Plan, document, execute, monitor, control and close projects using established DSV PM principles and tools, and ensuring effective communication with all stakeholders;
• Risk Management: Apply sound risk management principles to all aspects of projects & engineering activities to ensure all risk factors are avoided, mitigated and/or managed in the best interests of DSV business, clients and staff. Objective of this is also to reduce the time and cost of change / implementations;
• Client Relationship Management: To develop and maintain sound client relationships based on competence, respect and trust, and to leverage this in support of 1) strategic positioning of the client with other business units and 2) account retention and organic growth;
• Contractual: Support contract development and/or negotiation with clients and suppliers;
• Financial: Provide input to and/or develop department budget, and measure performance against same;
• Procurement: Support supplier selection and management aligned with sound ethical business practice and DSV Policy;
• Group Facilitation: Leading & influencing a diverse group through planning and/or problem solving activities as required, including Advance Quality Planning (AQP);
• Warehouse Management Systems: Knowledge of key functions and features of systems used by DSV, in support of solutions development, sales activities and implementations;
• Travel: Reasonable local and international travel requirement to use knowledge, skills and experience in support of relevant DSV business objectives.   

JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum two years or more relevant logistics & supply chain management experience;
• Unendorsed license & own transport;
• Ability to travel around Gauteng, South Africa & International;
• Excellent written & verbal communications skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills & able to work in a collaborative & team-based environment;
• Aptitude to multi-task & employ effective problem-solving abilities;
• Project Management experience: > 2 years in logistics environment, including WMS implementation;
• Industrial Engineering experience: > 2 years in a logistics environment;
• Warehouse & Operational Management experience:  > 1 years with demonstrated knowledge of best practices & legal compliance;
• Leadership experience in Project or Operations role: > 1 years with effective staff performance management & development;
• Detail oriented, high work rate & quality of work;
• Facilitation skills: > 2 years effective experience in leading & influencing a diverse group through planning and/or problem-solving activities for effective outcomes;
• Financial: > 1-year effective experience in developing budgets & managing actual versus budget, including CAPEX, OPEX and P&L’s;
• Contractual: > 1 years’ experience in directly supporting contract and service level development and negotiation with client
• WMS/ERP Systems Skills and experience: > 1-year operational experience, development experience will be advantageous
• Warehouse Best Practice: w.r.t. warehousing processes and inventory management, e.g. Lean, WERC, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree / Diploma in Industrial Engineering or relevant three-year qualification from accredited institution and/or Project Management Training

Computer literacy Level:

• MICROSOFT VISIO & PROJECT (Advanced),
•  ERP Systems, AUTOCAD (Basic), DATA ANALYSIS, SQL (Basic) &   MICROSOFT ACCESS (Basic)

Electives:

• General business acumen and sound knowledge of procurement principles, engineering economics and fundamental accounting principles;
• Warehouse Design and Configuration aligned to Best Practices, OHS and Legal Compliance: Extensive knowledge and experience;
• Applied negotiation skills
• Applied risk management skills
• Supply Chain Management accreditation such as CSCP, SCOR-P, etc.
• Project Management accreditation such as Prince2 or PMP
• Change Management accreditation such as ProSci Practitioner.