Logistics Solutions Engineer

YMX Logistics; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

YMX Logistics is seeking a Logistics Solutions Engineer to design, model, and deliver data-driven supply chain solutions that improve cost efficiency, service reliability, and competitiveness. This role bridges sales, operations, and technology, translating complex logistics challenges into scalable solutions with ROI focus.

Collaborating with product, engineering, and commercial teams, you will stay ahead of automation and technology trends to enhance visibility and efficiency across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.
• 3–7+ years of experience in logistics engineering, supply chain design, or solutions.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data modeling and process optimization.
• Experience designing or improving logistics systems (transportation, warehouse, or yard operations).
• Experience with simulation, network modeling, or optimization tools (preferred).
• Knowledge of TMS, WMS, YMS, or ERP platforms (preferred).
• Familiarity with automation, robotics, or advanced logistics technologies (preferred).
• Experience in pre-sales, consulting, or customer-facing engineering roles (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement yard services solutions across spotting, gate, and shuttling offerings.
• Develop models for capacity, routing, labor, and process efficiency improvement.
• Analyze logistics data to identify inefficiencies, cost drivers, and optimization opportunities.
• Create network strategies and operational workflows to improve throughput and service levels.
• Partner with sales teams to understand customer requirements and develop tailored solutions.
• Lead discovery sessions, site assessments, and technical presentations.
• Translate technical designs into business value through ROI models and cost-benefit analysis.
• Present solutions, demos, and proposals to support customer decision-making.
• Build analytical models and performance dashboards to quantify solution impact.
• Define and track KPIs to measure logistics performance of solution and scenarios.
• Conduct scenario planning, forecasting, and sensitivity analysis to validate solution viability.
• Use data visualization to communicate insights to stakeholders.
• Design and support implementation of YMX Technology Systems (YMS, Gate AI Technology).
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies to improve logistics visibility and efficiency.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to enhance solution capabilities.
• Stay current on logistics technologies, automation, and industry trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data modeling

Process optimization

Logistics systems design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

Tools

TMS

WMS

YMS

ERP platforms

Job description

Overview

The Logistics Solutions Engineer designs, models, and delivers data-driven logistics and supply chain solutions that improve cost efficiency, service reliability, and create a competitive advantage through data-driven decision-making and innovation. The designs will be scalable, technology-enabled supply chain solutions. This role serves as a bridge between sales, operations, and technology teams combining engineering, analytics, and customer engagement to translate complex logistics challenges into scalable, executable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Design & Optimization

• Design and implement yard services solutions across spotting, gate, and shuttling offerings.
• Develop models for capacity, routing, labor, and process efficiency improvement.
• Analyze logistics data to identify inefficiencies, cost drivers, and optimization opportunities.
• Create network strategies and operational workflows to improve throughput and service levels.
• Partner with sales teams to understand customer requirements and develop tailored solutions.
• Lead discovery sessions, site assessments, and technical presentations.
• Translate technical designs into business value through ROI models and cost-benefit analysis.
• Present solutions, demos, and proposals to support customer decision-making.

Data, Modeling & Performance Measurement

• Build analytical models and performance dashboards to quantify solution impact.
• Define and track KPIs to measure logistics performance of solution and scenarios.
• Conduct scenario planning, forecasting, and sensitivity analysis to validate solution viability.
• Use data visualization to communicate insights to stakeholders.
• Design and support implementation of YMX Technology Systems (YMS, Gate AI Technology).
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies to improve logistics visibility and efficiency.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to enhance solution capabilities.
• Stay current on logistics technologies, automation, and industry trends.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with operations, finance, and engineering teams to ensure solutions are feasible and scalable.
• Support solution handoff and implementation planning.
• Partner with commercial teams for technology education and customer needs understanding.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements across the supply chain.
• Conduct process analysis, time studies, and network assessments.
• Stay current on logistics technologies, automation, and industry trends.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.
• 3–7+ years of experience in logistics engineering, supply chain design, or solutions.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data modeling and process optimization.
• Experience designing or improving logistics systems (transportation, warehouse, or yard operations).

Preferred

• Experience with simulation, network modeling, or optimization tools.
• Knowledge of TMS, WMS, YMS, or ERP platforms.
• Familiarity with automation, robotics, or advanced logistics technologies.
• Experience in pre-sales, consulting, or customer-facing engineering roles.