Engineer Logistics Job Description
Engineer Logistics Duties & Responsibilities
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Engineer Logistics Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Engineer Logistics
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Education for Engineer Logistics
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Employers hiring for the engineer logistics job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Collage Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Management, Technical, Education, Business, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Science, Industrial
Skills for Engineer Logistics
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Engineer Logistics Examples
Engineer Logistics Job Description
- Inquiring specific requirements for production and define the methods within respective area
- Planning appropriate logistic tools and equipment and assuring they fulfill all requirements and are available on time for the project
- Reaching targets and KPIs, defining and implementing actions for optimization where required
- Improving logistic processes in collaboration with other departments by constantly contributing to quality improvements and cost reduction actions
- Improving the terms of contract logistics and negotiating with suppliers, in collaboration with Procurement
- Identifying potential for improvement in the whole value chain
- Regularly reporting to Management (Balance Score Card use, KPI, …)
- Apply operations research techniques to optimize assignments, routing, and pricing under uncertainty
- Propose improvements in all areas of the logistic flow within the factory to contribute ultimately to the Safety Quality Cost Delivery Mobilization and Environment objectives of the production site
- Develops process improvements and strives for their realization and implementation in engaging effectively with operators and team leaders
- Experience in change management (how to drive along and implement changes)
- Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP is preferred), and practice in their usage
- Is able to work independently and is self-assertive
- Openness to tackling challenges
- Order, receive, and inventory parts, components, supplies and equipment
- Pack and ship classified and unclassified items (as specified under each TTO)
Engineer Logistics Job Description
- Participates actively in (multidisciplinary) projects when Logistics flows needs to be revisited
- Act as trouble-shooter in the logistic flow in order to avoid disruptions to the production and distribution process
- Build a network with relevant internal and external stakeholders
- Provide technical support to warehousing and distribution functions on material handling, material storage, and logistical issues
- Interact with V.P
- Analyze work practices and establish, monitor and report productivity standards at various warehousing sites
- Develop models for simulating and comparing freight activity and costs from multiple ship points
- Identify and qualify potential 3PL partners that will improve service levels and/or reduce costs
- Develop and maintain labor standards and productivity monitoring system for the DC’s
- Assist in communications with internal and external customers regulatory agencies and members of the business community, respond to common inquiries or complaints
- Work with minimal supervision and be able to address and solve most issues
- Supports various Air Force, Army and Navy programs
- It is highly desirable candidate possess 15+ years’ experience in aerospace industry, preferably with a background in special test equipment, and project management
- Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
- Analyze new designs or design modifications for parts availability, efficiently through commonality, and maintainability
- Research existing systems for supportability and identify areas where a system is at risk due to parts not in stock or parts not available
Engineer Logistics Job Description
- Assist with capital improvement projects, including development and execution of plans to support additional production lines or increased work volume
- Provide technical support to Maintenance, Operations and I.T
- Maintain D.C.’s layout, plans and drawings
- Special projects and all other tasks as assigned
- Ensures smooth inbound/outbound operations in ATS warehouse, including on-time delivery and zero defects
- Designs and implements logistics processes in the areas of 3PL warehouse operations, or champions continuous process improvements according to business requirements
- Initiate and lead lean and Six Sigma green belt projects in the area of inventory management and physical storage management
- Responsible for 3PL management, which includes contract negotiation, performance review and process optimization
- Responsible for DG/cold chain parts management in the areas of transportation and warehousing
- Ensuring internal and external audit compliance
- Basic knowledge of physical CE infrastructures & equipment
- Knowledge of features of mass production and manual assembly
- Maintain accurate accountability records for classified and unclassified GFE
- Prepare Logistics Support Analysis documents for KSC ground systems
- Interfacing with Production Operations team relative to repairs
- Must work well is a team environment
Engineer Logistics Job Description
- Develop a Bill of Materials and submit for approval prior to procurement
- Provide traceability of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf products (hardware and software) to support requirements from approved listings prior to purchase or use
- Coordinate with Sourcing/Procurement for offshore material and onshore material reception process
- Implement Warehouse Management ERP for stock flow management
- Raise and collect OTIF (On Time In Full) indicators (KPI)
- Coordinate with the TJV Construction Manager in order to optimise the deliveries for construction materials (planning, material preparation)
- To organise the scheduling for the delivery on the site work
- Submission of weekly/monthly reports regarding logistics activities
- Ensuring data integrity and accuracy of the customer’s Catalog Ordering Logistics Tracking System (COLTS) asset manager database by cross referencing input from multiple sources
- Analyze and report on major supplier Turn Around Time (TAT) for repair items
- Strong background in transportation
- Must have excellent project management and team building skills
- Demonstrated Financial, Logistics, and Business Developments skills required
- Coordination of Logistics operations activities for a domestic or international customer
- Tracking retrofits and complete hardware transfer requests
- Preparing Depot Repair Forms and performing other administrative tasks to move hardware through the repair process
Engineer Logistics Job Description
- Update internal database for tracking repairs from the time of arrival until the time they ship
- Communicate repair requirements, schedules, and plans with the program Spares and Repairs Team based on needs in the field
- Synchronize team initiatives to improve processes and procedures in accordance with program cost and productivity goals
- Recommend updates to level of repair analysis (LORA), spares, tooling and documentation based on needs arising from the field
- Responsible for a complete audit trail of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and preparation & execution of the annual customer audit
- Providing updates to technical documentation (e.g., Technical Manuals, Tech Bulletins), sparing models and sparing lists in COLTS database
- Utilizing the logistics modeling methods for the purpose of identifying the various problems of supply chain operations related to receiving, storage, distribution, delivery and shipping
- Conduct logistics studies that examine the flow of products/information through complex systems and develop optimized models to minimize waste and improve material flow
- Development and optimization of system distribution concepts
- Line Side Material optimization, Pack density calculation and modeling
- Ordering and/or tracking status of parts required for repairs
- Eight or more years of functional area experience
- Pack, wrap and shipping
- Technical or business degree, ideally completed successfully with a focus on logistics or equivalent education
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a supply chain or logistics role, preferably in an technical environment accompanied by additional years of manufacturing experience
- In-depth knowledge of production processes and Lean Production