Logistics Distribution Engineer: Optimize Supply & Distribution

Abbott

United States

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Abbott in Columbus, OH is seeking a Logistics Distribution Engineer to design and implement distribution and transportation solutions, analyze data, and optimize warehouse and routing operations. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Logistics and 2+ years of logistics experience.

You will work cross-functionally with Packaging, Manufacturing, Customer Service and IT to improve flow and efficiency.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required in Engineering or Logistics.
At least 2 years of logistics experience.

Responsibilities

Propose and implement logistics solutions for customers.
Improve efficiency in distribution and transportation including increasing flow, optimizing layout and racking, increasing throughput, utilizing automation, optimizing pallet and shipment configuration.
Apply logistics modeling techniques to address issues such as operational process improvement, facility design, or layout.
Determine logistics support requirements such as facility details, staffing needs, and equipment needs.
Perform data analysis on logistics and transportation activities.
Develop specifications for equipment, tools, facility layouts, or material-handling systems.
Evaluate the use of technology to maximize distribution center efficiency and proposed solutions.
Develop logistics and distribution metrics, internal analysis tools, or key performance indicators for business units.
Develop or maintain cost estimates, forecasts, or cost models.
Analyze distribution packaging to increase efficiency, reduce transportation cost and reduce damage.
Develop or document reverse logistics management processes.
Evaluate effectiveness of logistics policies, processes and procedures and develop as applicable.
Maintain and continuously upgrade the production/distribution activities with a focus on quality of services.
Provide logistical facility or capacity planning analyses for distribution or transportation functions.
Design distribution centers.
Improve stock level management, shelf-life management, reverse logistics, SLA, handling and freight costs to ensure higher cost efficiency.
Work closely with Packaging, Manufacturing, Customer Service and IT to streamline and improve flow.
Work closely with IT to efficiently implement logistics systems such as Transportation Management system, warehouse management systems and SAP.
Resolves and/or facilitates resolution of problems including identifying causes to prevent re-occurrence.
Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
Support all company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.