Logistics Engineer
Company: Seko Logistics
Location: Schaumburg
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
DescriptionPOSITION OVERVIEW:
The Logistics Engineer will be accountable for designing and
presenting warehousing and fulfilment solutions for USA operations.
This will mainly encompass new business, however may also require
re-engineering current operations. This role requires analytical,
operational, technical expertise and creativity to effectively
support the facilities. Leveraging and unleashing the powers of our
WMS and improvement metrics will be key job functions.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE:
* Work across SEKO functions to develop handling and storage (aka
distribution and fulfillment) solutions that will solve the
customer's problems.
* Analyze large and complex data sets and be able to interpret and
illustrate what the data is saying.
* Review customer requests for proposal/quote ("RFP/Q") to
determine if SEKO should pursue the opportunity.
* Design cost models for each specific opportunity: labor,
equipment, technology, space, and supplies
* Translate technical terms to sales and operational teams and vice
versa. Able to perform technical analysis and produce effective
business requirements documentation.
* Keep stakeholders abreast of your progress via updating our sales
database and various reports.
* Utilize effective communication or negotiation skills, employing
diplomacy and sensitivity to resolve critical or escalated issues
affecting the customer, peers or senior management.
* Conduct post-mortem assessment of project performance/success
(both operational and financial).
* Identify and publish best practices results as part of on-going
continuous improvement efforts.
* Develop and maintain standard project templates for multiple
profiles/scopes of logistics projects and business.
* Keep abreast of emerging technology changes and innovations
through formal or informal study, reading business and professional
publications, networking, and participation in professional
organizations.
* Gather, organize, and collate key costs and other variables
necessary to develop costing model.
* Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace.
Comply with instructions given for their own safety and health and
that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures. Co-operate
with management in its fulfilment of its legislative
obligations.
* Other duties as assigned by management.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Minimum
* Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, or equivalent
experience in logistics operations, such as distribution and
warehousing
* 5+ years' experience with supply chain activities such as
distribution, warehousing, and transportation
Preferred
* Warehouse Management System (WMS) knowledge
* Operational experience
* Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies
* Logistics certifications or training
* AutoCAD Experience for warehouse layouts
* Experience with warehouse designs, including labor analysis,
space layouts, etc.
Keywords: Seko Logistics, Schaumburg , Logistics Engineer, Engineering , Schaumburg, Illinois
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