About the position
Location: Durban, Verulam
Job Posting Title: Logistics Engineer
Time Type: Permanent – Contract
BASIC MINIMUM REQUIREMENT : Matric
TERTIARY QUALIFICATION : Essential - B.Eng/ B.tech Industrial Engineering Degree OR similar NQF level 7 or higher
COMPUTER LITERACY LEVEL : MS Suite – Advanced
ADDITIONAL COMPUTER SKILLS:
MS Visio
MS Project
Data Analytics Experience
AutoCAD/ Autodesk inventor drawing
Power BI (Beneficial)
Syspro (Beneficial)
JOB-RELATED REQUIREMENTS :
Advanced Excel and Intermediate AutoCAD skills
Warehouse Design and Costing would be advantageous
Must be willing to learn and gain experience in the logistics industry
Must promote and adopt Lean / CIP methodology
Must be ready to implement change Management
Must be ready to role out new ERP system
Must have Project Management skills
Ability to improve supply chain processes
High work rate and quality of work
Ability to train staff in new processes from White collar to blue collar
Detail oriented
Ability to travel around in SA (if required)
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE :
Evaluate and analyze data, processes and material flow related to existing operations in order to identify improvement opportunities.
Implement initiatives and monitor quantitative benefits of changes.
Develop business cases for financial investments where required, including ROI calculations, quantified value, productivity improvements, etc.
Documenting, monitoring and communicating project timelines, milestones and objectives.
Follow disciplined change management process to ensure that implemented changes that are sustainable.
Problem solving facilitation and training where required.
Training on Lean, Six Sigma & Change Management.
Implement automation and mechanization initiatives.
Support major changes (tactical) within the warehouse with regards to processes, MHE, WMS, automation and mechanization.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
Use data to analyze and identify areas of improvement
Use Project Management techniques to drive continuous improvement projects
Actively contributes to initiatives from the client
Evaluates and analyzes data, processes and material flow
Implement initiatives and monitor quantitative benefits of changes
Conducts training sessions and assists in coaching of employees on Lean and Problem-Solving principles
Location: Durban, Verulam
Job Posting Title: Logistics Engineer
Time Type: Permanent – Contract
BASIC MINIMUM REQUIREMENT : Matric
TERTIARY QUALIFICATION : Essential - B.Eng/ B.tech Industrial Engineering Degree OR similar NQF level 7 or higher
COMPUTER LITERACY LEVEL : MS Suite – Advanced
ADDITIONAL COMPUTER SKILLS:
MS Visio
MS Project
Data Analytics Experience
AutoCAD/ Autodesk inventor drawing
Power BI (Beneficial)
Syspro (Beneficial)
JOB-RELATED REQUIREMENTS :
Advanced Excel and Intermediate AutoCAD skills
Warehouse Design and Costing would be advantageous
Must be willing to learn and gain experience in the logistics industry
Must promote and adopt Lean / CIP methodology
Must be ready to implement change Management
Must be ready to role out new ERP system
Must have Project Management skills
Ability to improve supply chain processes
High work rate and quality of work
Ability to train staff in new processes from White collar to blue collar
Detail oriented
Ability to travel around in SA (if required)
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE :
Evaluate and analyze data, processes and material flow related to existing operations in order to identify improvement opportunities.
Implement initiatives and monitor quantitative benefits of changes.
Develop business cases for financial investments where required, including ROI calculations, quantified value, productivity improvements, etc.
Documenting, monitoring and communicating project timelines, milestones and objectives.
Follow disciplined change management process to ensure that implemented changes that are sustainable.
Problem solving facilitation and training where required.
Training on Lean, Six Sigma & Change Management.
Implement automation and mechanization initiatives.
Support major changes (tactical) within the warehouse with regards to processes, MHE, WMS, automation and mechanization.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
Use data to analyze and identify areas of improvement
Use Project Management techniques to drive continuous improvement projects
Actively contributes to initiatives from the client
Evaluates and analyzes data, processes and material flow
Implement initiatives and monitor quantitative benefits of changes
Conducts training sessions and assists in coaching of employees on Lean and Problem-Solving principles
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Desired Skills:
- six sigma
- AutoCad
- erp systems
