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Position Purpose:A Sr. Logistics Engineer leads large cross-functional projects in Global Logistics that are typically related to process improvement, strategic initiatives, and/or space and capacity planning and span across multiple functions including Transportation, Delivery, Distribution, International Logistics, Inventory Planning, and Merchandising. A Sr. Logistics Engineer may execute strategic initiatives, perform operational analysis, process improvement, facility and capacity planning, and project management.
Key Responsibilities:- 25% "Leads cross-functional strategic or process improvement projects
- Mentors and Guides Logistics Engineers
- Provides recommendations to Sr. Management"
- 25%"Conducts time studies, performs zero base analysis, rate analysis, network analysis, statistical analysis, flow path analysis and supply chain analysis.
- Develops metrics for business units within Global Logistics.
- Identifies Logistics process improvement opportunities through competitive analysis, and critical thinking. Supports and/or leads cross-functional strategic or process improvement projects."
- 10% Develops reports and runs ad hoc queries.
- Identifies and develops business rules and standard operating procedures to streamline operating processes.
- Develops and maintains cost estimates, forecasts, and cost models."
- 10% Provides facility and capacity planning analysis for distribution and transportation functions in Logistics.
- 10% Reviews and recommends system/software enhancements.
- 10% Develops metrics and key performance indicators for assigned business unit.
- 10% Develops business tools and solutions based on knowledge, product or technology.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:- Responsible for helping others and providing on-the-job training or guidance
Travel Requirements:- Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements:- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:- "Industrial Engineering Degree or other related Engineering Degree
- Master's Degree"
- Experience with Six Sigma or other Process Improvement Methodology
- Proficient in: Microsoft Office Suite including Access, Excel, Powerpoint, Project, Word and Visio.
- Advanced Skills in: Mini-tab, Access, SQLVisual Basic, Visio, Project, Specialized Software dependent upon position
- "Project Management Skills
- Advanced Data Modeling Skills
- Finance/CBA/Capital Budget Experience"
Minimum Education:- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Preferred Education:Minimum Years of Work Experience:Preferred Years of Work Experience:- No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience:Preferred Leadership Experience:Certifications:Competencies:- Business Analysis: Clarifies and resolves complex business issues by breaking them down into meaningful components to determine root cause and redesigning internal and external business processes.
- Business Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents clearly and succinctly across a variety of communication settings and adjusts communication style to the audience by translating and articulating technical concepts to non-technical groups.
- "Creative Thinking: Demonstrates originality and imagination in thinking while developing a solution to a problem.
- Financial Acumen: Utilizes fundamental concepts of finance to manage budgets, forecast costs, and provide information to account for the financial impact of decision-making."
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- Cross-functional knowledge: Uses knowledge of functional areas, organizational structure, and key business drivers to support company initiatives and long-term growth strategies, understanding individual and functional impact on the whole organization."
- "Process Improvement: Uses Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodology to develop and execute efficient and cost effective solutions to align with the business objectives within the Logistics organization.
- Project Management: Organizes, plans, prioritizes, estimates, and tracks work efforts based on people, resources, tasks, and dependencies using standard project management methodology.
