Job Description

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Location: Struandale, Port Elizabeth

Job Posting Title: Logistics Engineer, Operations, Contract Logistics

Time Type: Permanent - Full-Time



BASIC MINIMUM REQUIREMENT : Matric or equivalent



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)

Minitab (Beneficial)

SAP (Beneficial)



JOB-RELATED REQUIREMENTS :



Minimum 2 years' engineering and warehouse experience

Minimum 1 years working in automotive environment

Industrial Engineering Experience in logistics environment: > 3 years

Advanced Excel and Intermediate AutoCAD skills: > 1 year experience

Warehouse Design and Costing

Must have general experience in the logistics industry

Must have experience in Lean / CIP methodology

Must have experience in Change Management

Must have experience working with MTM

Must have experience in Project Management



Experience in resource planning

Ability to improve supply chain processes

High work rate and quality of work

Customer relationship management experience: > 1 year

Ability to train staff in new processes from White collar to blue collar

Detail oriented

Ability to travel around in SA (if required)



ADDED ADVANTAGES :



Good people skills required;

WMS / ERP Systems skill and experience: > 1 year.

Highly adaptable to change

Sound knowledge of engineering economics and fundamental accounting principles

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

Data Cleaning & Analytics



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.

Working closely with all client cross-functional teams on new projects, product launch, CIPs.

Training on Lean, Six Sigma & Change Management.

Determine headcount requirements using MTM methodology.

Monitor and report on headcount requirements over multiple operations.

Implement automation and mechanization initiatives.

Support major changes (tactical) within the warehouse with regards to processes, MHE, WMS, automation and mechanization.

Manage and grow junior/graduate/intern/student logistic engineers.



DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :



Responsible and accountable for implementation of CIP through related studies and other IE methodologies (5S, Lean, TOC, etc.). Lead a cross functional team to ensure implementation of projects.

Initiatives may include, but are not limited to receiving, issuing, picking, kitting, sequencing, slotting, design, planning, scheduling, benchmarking, team problem solving, layout design, measurement and improvement of KPI's, automation, process flow improvement, VAA operations, Container/Case Pad operations.

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

Additional Job Information:

Team player

Well presented (meeting with clients and suppliers)

Assertive



Deadline driven and can work with little supervision to achieve objectives

Organized with structured approach

High attention to detail and quality of work

DSV - Global transport and logistics

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With close to 160,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers' needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.


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Disclaimer

: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavor to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with DSV's Employment Equity plans. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.