Logistics Engineer - DSV

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• This role directly supports company objectives and contributes to identifying, analyzing & developing value-adding and robust solutions for current & prospective customers.
• The Role supports the Maintenance of ABC Costing in DSV Road Logistics and the Calculation of Client Profitability
• The Role required the continued calculation, Maintenance and Improvement of Client Profitability
• The role directly supports the SIGMA goals and Strategy for DSV Road Logistics, identifying, analyzing and implementing CIP initiatives for Road Logistics.
• Successful collaboration with the Operations team & other internal stakeholders is critical

Duties & Responsibilities

• Engineered Solutions: Identify, analyse & develop value-adding solutions for current & prospective clients;
• Tools: Application of the following tools and/or methodologies as appropriate and when required:
• Qualitative flow measurement
• Procurement tender adjudication
• Problem Solving
• Sales Support: Assist with ‘technical selling’ to clients and with the development & documenting of proposals, response to tenders, RFQs & RFPs;

• Analysis and recommendations: 1) Data (analysis, comparison, sense checking), 2) Processes (supporting business objectives, complete, accurate, relevant, error proofed, common exceptions covered, measurable), 3) Facilities (best practices, flow, flexibility, compliance);
• Business cases/feasibility studies: Develop as required depending on the financial investment required and risk profile. Tools and aspects to consider include ROI calculations, quantified value, the opportunity for productivity improvements and future growth/revenue potential
• Continuous Improvement Management: Manage and Report on Cost Saving and Sigma Initiatives
• SIGMA: Identify and Implement SIGMA Initiatives
• Business Support: 1) Provide input to annual Solutions Business Plan and Strategy Development, 2) Obtain update on performance against plan quarterly, to ensure focused activities are always supporting business objectives;
• Travel: Reasonable local travel requirement to use knowledge, skills and experience in support of relevant DSV business objectives

Tertiary Qualification(s): B-Eng Degree in Industrial Engineering

Computer Literacy Level: Advanced

Additional Computer Skills

• Microsoft Access
• SQL
• ABC Costing
• SharePoint skill
• DATA ANALYSIS & MICROSOFT ACCESS (Basic)
• TMS (Transport Management System)
• MS Visio
• Flexsim Simulation Software

Other Minimum Requirements

• Experience in Logistics Industry – Advantage
• ABC Costing – Advantage
• Theory of Constraints Knowledge - Advantage
• Supply Chain Optimization - Advantage
• Unendorsed license & own transport;
• Ability to travel around Gauteng, South Africa
• Excellent written & verbal communications skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills & ability to work in a collaborative & team-based environment;
• Aptitude to multi-task & employ effective problem-solving abilities;
• Detail Orientated and Analytical

Job-related Requirements

• Industrial Engineering experience: > 1 year in the logistics Industry.
• SIGMA experience: > 1 year in the Logistics Industry.
• Detail-oriented, high work rate & quality of work;
• Solution Design & Pricing: > 1 Years (Advantage)
• Activity-Based Costing: >1 Years

Electives

• General business acumen and sound knowledge of procurement principles, engineering economics and fundamental accounting principles.
• Application Engineering (TMS System)
• ABC Costing
• Supply Chain and Network Optimization and Planning
• Applied negotiation skills

Additional Job Information

• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Must be very organized, deadline driven with the ability to apply attention to detail.
• Must be adaptable to change.
• Must be culturally sensitive and able to work on various levels with different cultures and languages.
• Must be a strong leader.