Senior Logistics Engineer, Healthcare

Recruiter:

Broad Based Executive Appointments

Job Ref:

CM38

Date posted:

Thursday, September 9, 2021

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable

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

Documentation/Reporting:

Documents and communicates common processes for all functions within scope of responsibility

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

Project Management:

Determines feasibility of projects factoring costs, available space, schedule limitations, company goals, technicalrequirements and economic factors
Project Management: Plan, document, execute, monitor, control and close projects using established PM principlesand tools, and ensuring effective communication with all stakeholders;
Develops and implements project activities plans and timelines, coordinate subcontractors, facility management and fieldservice personnel, and resolve problems in area of logistics to ensure meeting of contractual commitments

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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