Senior Logistics Engineer
DSV
- Auburn Hills, MI
- $84,000-125,500 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers. Read more at www.dsv.comLocation: USA - Auburn Hills, University DriveDivision: Road
Job Posting Title: Senior Logistics Engineer
Time Type: Full TimeSummaryThe Senior Logistics Engineer is responsible for supporting current customer operations and business development. The role entails mentoring and training Logistics Analysts and Logistics Engineers on key analysis and network optimization modeling. They utilize state-of-the-art optimization, modeling, and simulation tools to develop cost-effective service-sensitive supply chain solutions. Projects involve analyzing all or part of the supply chain network to include the following: facility location analysis, transportation savings analysis, dedicated fleet analysis, facility layout, and design analysis, and product sourcing analysis. The Senior Engineer will also manage pre-sales Engineering projects from the start to final customer presentation.Duties and Responsibilities
- Develops project scope and timeline
- Gathers necessary data and information to perform analysis; delivers data to the client
- SOP Creation/Tracking
- Review RFQ / RFP for new business opportunities.
- Generate questions for prospective customers on RFQ/RFP's.
- Superuser for Network Modelling tools for the 4PL/LLP team.
- May manage Logistics Engineers & Logistics Analysts
- Development of freight network simulation models to establish and validate operational and/or cost improvements to freight networks
- Design alternative network solutions to support client operational requirements
- Identifies and quantifies potential supply chain improvements
- Works closely with customer and company operations to establish supply chain improvement recommendations
- Develops reports that summarize findings and recommendations
- Presents and defends findings to the Customer
- Develops and maintains detailed project plans, both internal and external
- Development of daily/weekly performance metrics, both internal and external to aid in the management of the account(s)
- Works in cross-functional groups to re-design processes to improve quality and productivity
- Trains associates and clients in the use of multiple solution and software tools
- Performs other duties as needed
- College Degree in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or related field is preferred.
- 5 years of experience in a logistics/supply chain engineering role.
- 3-5 years of experience with supply chain optimization and simulation modeling tools.
- English (reading, writing and verbal)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to compose routine to moderately complex letters and to edit and proof business correspondence and reports.
- Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with JDA Transportation Modeler or similar systems simulation software desired.
- Position requires strong mathematical skills for project development
- Prosci, Lean, Six Sigma or other process improvement certification preferred.
- Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong project management skills: ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in PowerPoint for presenting findings
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Self-starting: able to manage a project independently from beginning to end.
- Must be available to travel as required for short-duration trips