Sr Logistics Engineer

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A Sr. Logistics Engineer leads large cross-functional projects in Global Logistics that are typically related to process improvement, strategic initiatives, and/or space and capacity planning and span across multiple functions including Transportation, Delivery, Distribution, International Logistics, Inventory Planning, and Merchandising. A Sr. Logistics Engineer may execute strategic initiatives, perform operational analysis, process improvement, facility and capacity planning, and project management.

• 25% “Leads cross-functional strategic or process improvement projects
• Mentors and Guides Logistics Engineers
• Provides recommendations to Sr. Management”
• 25%“Conducts time studies, performs zero base analysis, rate analysis, network analysis, statistical analysis, flow path analysis and supply chain analysis.
• Develops metrics for business units within Global Logistics.
• Identifies Logistics process improvement opportunities through competitive analysis, and critical thinking. Supports and/or leads cross-functional strategic or process improvement projects.”
• 10% Develops reports and runs ad hoc queries.
• Identifies and develops business rules and standard operating procedures to streamline operating processes.
• Develops and maintains cost estimates, forecasts, and cost models.”
• 10% Provides facility and capacity planning analysis for distribution and transportation functions in Logistics.
• 10% Reviews and recommends system/software enhancements.
• 10% Develops metrics and key performance indicators for assigned business unit.
• 10% Develops business tools and solutions based on knowledge, product or technology.

• Responsible for helping others and providing on-the-job training or guidance

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

• “Industrial Engineering Degree or other related Engineering Degree
• Master’s Degree”
• Experience with Six Sigma or other Process Improvement Methodology
• Proficient in:
  Microsoft Office Suite including Access, Excel, Powerpoint, Project, Word and Visio.
• Advanced Skills in:
  Mini-tab, Access, SQLVisual Basic, Visio, Project, Specialized Software dependent upon position
• “Project Management Skills
• Advanced Data Modeling Skills
• Finance/CBA/Capital Budget Experience”

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor’s degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

• No additional education

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• No additional years of experience

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• Business Analysis:
  Clarifies and resolves complex business issues by breaking them down into meaningful components to determine root cause and redesigning internal and external business processes.
• Business Communication:
  Writes, speaks, and presents clearly and succinctly across a variety of communication settings and adjusts communication style to the audience by translating and articulating technical concepts to non-technical groups.
• “Creative Thinking:
  Demonstrates…