Logistics Engineers

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Logistics Engineer to design and analyze operational solutions, enhancing efficiency and supporting product manufacturing. Daily tasks include development of business rules, assessment of environmental impacts, and utilizing technologies such as GPS and RFID. Strong skills in reading comprehension and critical thinking are required, alongside proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel and SAP. The position is based in the United States and promises a dynamic working environment focused on optimization and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Provide logistics technology or information to support product manufacturing.
• Identify or develop standard operating procedures.
• Assess the environmental impact of logistics activities.
• Evaluate use of technologies to improve transportation efficiency.
• Determine logistics support requirements.
• Provide capacity planning analyses for distribution functions.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Systems Analysis

Systems Evaluation

Critical Thinking

Active Listening

Judgment and Decision Making

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Microsoft Project

Autodesk AutoCAD

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management

Job description

Logistics Engineer

Job Description & Duties

Design or analyze operational solutions for projects such as transportation optimization, network modeling, process and methods analysis, cost containment, capacity enhancement, routing and shipment optimization, or information management.

Daily Responsibilities

• Provide logistics technology or information to support product, equipment, or system manufacturing or service.
• Identify or develop business rules or standard operating procedures to streamline operating processes.
• Assess the environmental impact or energy efficiency of logistics activities using carbon mitigation software.
• Evaluate the use of technologies, such as GPS, RFID, route navigation software, or satellite linkup systems, to improve transportation efficiency.
• Determine logistics support requirements, such as facility details, staffing needs, or safety or maintenance plans.
• Provide logistical facility or capacity planning analyses for distribution or transportation functions.

Required Skills

• Reading Comprehension – Understanding written documents.
• Systems Analysis – Determining how a system should work and how changes affect outcomes.
• Systems Evaluation – Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and actions needed to improve performance.
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
• Active Listening – Giving full attention to others, asking questions, and not interrupting.
• Judgment and Decision Making – Considering costs and benefits to choose the most appropriate action.

Other Logistics Engineer Job Titles

• Cost Engineer
• Reliability Engineer
• Logistics Engineering Manager
• Systems Engineer
• Continuous Improvement Specialist

Tools & Technology Used

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Access
• SAP
• Microsoft Project
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Microsoft Visio
• Microsoft SharePoint
• IBM Notes
• Microsoft Visual Basic
• Minitab
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software
• IBM Cognos Impromptu
• Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
• SAP Business Objects
• Oracle Hyperion
• Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Prolog