Senior Logistics Engineer, Healthcare

SUMMARY:
Senior Logistics Engineer, Healthcare

POSITION INFO:

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The Senior Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing common contract logistics processesand driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Senior Engineer works in a continuous improvementrole to optimize contract logistics operations based on an understanding of client needs, distributionnetwork strategy, transportation strategy, manufacturing strategy and inventory deployment strategy. This role is also responsible for maintaining financial and engineering metrics that will meet or exceedperformance goals and identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities.

JOB-RELATED REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering
• 3-5 years of industrial engineering experience needed in a supply chain environment
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities
• Exceptional analytical skills and ability to pay attention to detail
• Strong project management skills
• Able to develop and deliver presentations to managers and executives
• Informed of technical changes and industry trends
• Knowledge of Continuos Improvement Processes, LEAN or Six Sigma Methodologies

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Advanced Proficiency in MS Office Applications, particularly MS Access
• SQL Knowledge beneficial
• Some exposure to a WMS needed
• Ability to use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment like AutoCAD, MS-Project, Visio, etc.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Research/Analysis:

• Ensures all system functionality is configured to optimize performance (e.g., warehouse management, labormanagement, slotting and reporting applications)
• Performs special research or technical studies critical to logistic support functions
• Performs cost/benefit tradeoff analysis and develops ROI business cases for recommended projects involving process,system or technology change
• Manages/Leads Relationships with key System Software suppliers

Continual Improvement Processes:

• Understands and applies the 5 LEAN principles including but not limited to workflow smoothing, JIT, Jidoka and Pull
• Facilitates LEAN methodology and recommends solutions to specific business case issues
• Maintains subject matter expertise in proven industry methods and tools such as SixSigma, Design for Six Sigma, Value-Stream Mapping and 5S
• Works with leadership to drive continual improvement programs, Kaizen events, and CAPA workshops/processes
• Sets the standard for innovation within operational problem solving

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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