Logistics Engineer,Logistics Job Germiston South Africa,Business

Position: Logistics Engineer, Contract Logistics
Location: Germiston

Time Type:

Full Time

Tertiary Qualification(s)
Degree / Diploma in Industrial Engineering or relevant three year qualification from accredited institution and/or Project Management Training

Additional Computer

Skills:

MICROSOFT VISIO & PROJECT (Advanced),

ERP Systems, AUTOCAD (Basic), DATA ANALYSIS, SQL (Basic) & MICROSOFT ACCESS (Basic)

Power BI

Power Automate

Power Queries

DAX

Python (mathematical modeling)

Job-related Requirements:

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;

WMS/ERP Systems

Skills and experience:

> 1 years operational experience, development experience will be advantageous.

Warehouse Best Practice: w.r.t. warehousing processes and inventory management, e.g. Lean, WERC, etc.

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 Pro Sci Practitioner

MAIN PURPOSE OF

THE ROLE
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 flow mappin

Warehouse and layout design

Qualitative flow measurement

Manning requirements calculations

Material handling equipment selection

Procurement tender adjudication

Project Office (Clarity)

AQP (Advanced Quality Process) – Facilitation

Slotting of Inventory

Productivity 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;

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Logistics Engineer, Logistics