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Job Description
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.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 13-1081.01
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Logistics Engineers”.
Also Known As…
- Logistics Engineers
- Systems Engineer
- Reliability Engineer
- Logistics Engineer
- Procurement Engineer
- Logistics System Engineer
- Logistics Research Engineer
- Logistics Planning Engineer
- Logistics Engineering Manager
- Integrated Logistics Operations Manager
- Cost Reduction Engineer
- Cost Engineer
- Continuous Improvement Specialist
Tasks for “Cost Estimating Engineer”
- Develop logistic metrics, internal analysis tools, or key performance indicators for business units.
- Provide logistical facility or capacity planning analyses for distribution or transportation functions.
- Review contractual commitments, customer specifications, or related information to determine logistics or support requirements.
- Evaluate the use of inventory tracking technology, Web-based warehousing software, or intelligent conveyor systems to maximize plant or distribution center efficiency.
- Direct the work of logistics analysts.
- Interview key staff or tour facilities to identify efficiency-improvement, cost-reduction, or service-delivery opportunities.
- Determine logistics support requirements, such as facility details, staffing needs, or safety or maintenance plans.
- Create models or scenarios to predict the impact of changing circumstances, such as fuel costs, road pricing, energy taxes, or carbon emissions legislation.
- Conduct logistics studies or analyses, such as time studies, zero-base analyses, rate analyses, network analyses, flow-path analyses, or supply chain analyses.
- Evaluate the use of technologies, such as global positioning systems (GPS), radio-frequency identification (RFID), route navigation software, or satellite linkup systems, to improve transportation efficiency.
- Propose logistics solutions for customers.
- Determine feasibility of designing new facilities or modifying existing facilities, based on factors such as cost, available space, schedule, technical requirements, or ergonomics.
- Prepare or validate documentation on automated logistics or maintenance-data reporting or management information systems.
- Identify or develop business rules or standard operating procedures to streamline operating processes.
- Develop or document reverse logistics management processes to ensure maximal efficiency of product recycling, reuse, or final disposal.
- Develop or maintain cost estimates, forecasts, or cost models.
- Design plant distribution centers.
- Apply logistics modeling techniques to address issues such as operational process improvement or facility design or layout.
- Analyze or interpret logistics data involving customer service, forecasting, procurement, manufacturing, inventory, transportation, or warehousing.
- Develop specifications for equipment, tools, facility layouts, or material-handling systems.
- Design comprehensive supply chains that minimize environmental impacts or costs.
- Develop or document procedures to minimize or mitigate carbon output resulting from the movement of materials or products.
- Review global, national, or regional transportation or logistics reports for ways to improve efficiency or minimize the environmental impact of logistics activities.
- Provide logistics technology or information for effective and efficient support of product, equipment, or system manufacturing or service.
- Identify cost-reduction or process-improvement logistic opportunities.
- Assess the environmental impact or energy efficiency of logistics activities, using carbon mitigation software.
- Prepare logistic strategies or conceptual designs for production facilities.
- Determine requirements for compliance with environmental certification standards.
- Conduct environmental audits for logistics activities, such as storage, distribution, or transportation.
- Evaluate effectiveness of current or future logistical processes.
Related Technology & Tools
- Laser facsimile machines
- Digital cameras
- Desktop computers
- Computer laser printers
- Personal computers
- Multimedia projectors
- Multimedia projection equipment
- Multi-line telephone systems
- Laptop computers
- Microsoft Visio
- Oracle Hyperion
- JMS Software RCM WorkSaver
- Logistics Support Analysts SmartLogic
- Failure modes and effects analysis FMEA software
- ReliaSoft XFMEA
- i2 Transportation Modeler
- JDA Manugistics
- Oracle Java
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Relex FMEA
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Access
- Prolog
- IBM Cognos Impromptu
- SAP
- ITEM Software ITEM ToolKit
- Microsoft Visual Basic
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- SAP Business Objects
- Logistics management information LMI database software
- ITEM Software Spare Cost
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- LOGSA SYSPARS
- Reliability centered maintenance RCM software
- Logistics Cost Estimating Tool
- Minitab
- Warehouse management system WMS
- Reliass EAGLE
- IBM Notes
- Microsoft Excel
- IBM ILOG CPLEX/Dispatcher
- Microsoft Word
- ReliaSoft RCM++
- LOGSA COMPASS
- Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- C++