Senior Logistics Engineer

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV Solutions is seeking a Senior Logistics Engineer to join our team in Sydney or Melbourne. This role leads operational engineering and automation projects, collaborating with A&I teams to ensure WMS designs meet process requirements.

You will play a pivotal part in onboarding new business, warehouse automation, and continuous improvement across regional deployments. You will bring 8+ years in logistics, warehousing, or 3PL with a focus on solution design or automation, plus a strong grasp of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics Engineering, or Automation & Mechatronics Engineering.
• 8+ years in logistics/warehousing/3PL, with 3+ years in solution design or automation.
• Strong knowledge of WMS and operational IT setups.
• Excellent written communication and structured project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Translate RFQ handovers into detailed operational requirements and layouts.
• Lead automation implementations, manage change assessments and vendor deliverables.
• Collaborate with A&I teams to align WMS designs with processes.
• Evaluate variances between proposals and final models; adjust resources and costs.
• Lead workshops, manage timelines, mitigate risks on mid-sized projects.
• Ensure designs comply with OHS, quality, and sustainability policies.

Skills

WMS systems

Project delivery

Written communication

MS Office

Commercial awareness

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics Engineering, or Automation & Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Req Number: 125516

Time Type: Full Time

Are you passionate about putting customers first, delivering the best performance, and fostering true collaboration to keep the supply chains flowing? Join us and be a part of DSV’s global family.

DSV Solutions is seeking to hire a skilled and passionate Senior Logistics Engineer in Sydney or Melbourne.

Do you get excited about operational efficiencies, complex project implementations, and shaping next-generation warehouse solutions? If you thrive on taking solution designs from concept all the way through to live execution, we have the perfect role for you.

We are looking for a Senior Logistics Engineer to join our team in Sydney or Melbourne. Reporting to the Lead Process Engineer, you will serve as the core operational engineering stakeholder during project implementations—ensuring new business onboarding, warehouse automation, and continuous improvement projects seamlessly transition into high-performing operations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Solution Implementation & Calibration: Take handover RFQ solutions from design teams and develop detailed operational requirements, including Material Flow Diagrams, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Requirement Documents, and Operation Layouts.
• Automation & Engineering Projects: Lead operational engineering and automation implementations, managing change assessments, system recalibrations, and vendor deliverables.
• System Integration: Collaborate closely with Application & Integration (A&I) teams to ensure WMS designs and system setups align with operational process requirements.
• Commercial Alignment: Work with commercial and operations teams to evaluate variances between initial proposals and final operational models, adjusting resources and cost models as needed.
• Project Stakeholder Leadership: Drive operational compliance, maintain timelines, mitigate risks, and lead workshops. For medium-sized projects, step in to act as Project Manager.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure all designs and implementations comply with OHS, quality, and sustainability/environmental policies.

What You'll Bring

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics Engineering, or Automation & Mechatronics Engineering (Postgraduate degree is an advantage).
• Experience: 8+ years in logistics, warehousing, or 3PL (preferably in an international environment), with 3+ years specifically focused on solution design, automation, or process engineering project implementations.
• Technical Proficiency: Solid analytical and commercial understanding of contract logistics; strong knowledge of WMS and operational IT setups; advanced MS Office skills (Excel & PowerPoint).
• Skills & Execution: Proven track record in structured project delivery (on time and on budget), strong written communication/documentation skills, and the ability to work proactively under minimal supervision.
• Flexibility: Willingness to travel interstate or internationally on a project basis (approx. 20%).

Bonus Points If You Have

• Exposure to automation, robotics or warehouse design projects.
• Intercultural working experience or background in international contract logistics.
• Practical working experience with AutoCAD.

Why Join Us?

• Play a critical, hands-on role in implementing major business and automation projects.
• Work in a dynamic, regional environment that balances strategic design with real-world execution.
• Enjoy opportunities for continuous professional growth and cross-functional leadership. Work on projects that genuinely transform supply chains.
• Collaborate with knowledgeable, passionate and supportive colleagues.
• Help shape the future of logistics in a business that values innovation and fresh thinking.

Ready to Engineer What’s Next?

If you’re the type of person who gets excited by efficiency gains, optimisation opportunities and turning complex challenges into simple solutions, we’d love to hear from you.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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