Logistics Engineer DAN-LE

Job Description:

Develop and deliver productivity (savings) and engineered solutions (analytics) for the account. The LE group will be responsible for the preparation of innovative, timely, professional solutions for automotive products industry clients’ supply chain challenges. Essential functions include:

Develop value-added approach to consumer products supply chain challenges employing analysis, innovation and experience within the consumer products market.

Deliver verifiable and quantifiable productivity via Six Sigma methodology.

Identify and implement improvements to existing operations.

Perform various analyses utilizing MS Access and Excel.

Understand the use of optimization/decision support tools to perform global supply chain studies, routing optimization and transportation rate analyses.

Interface as required with the client and various internal groups.

Fully and accurately define consumer products supply chain requirements and solution approach while ensuring the gathering of accurate information and performing detailed solution design. Leverage, share and build Menlo’s knowledge of the consumer products market.

Requirements:

Three to five years experience in one or more key functional areas: supply chain management in the Automotive industry, logistics, decision support systems/technology, transportation management, distribution or procurement functional responsibilities. Strong project management skills. Prefer Six Sigma / Lean manufacturing experience with Six Sigma "Greenbelt " certification Process oriented with analytical problem solving skills. Understanding of the global and seasonal nature of the automotive supply chain. Operational and consulting experience required, preferably in the automotive industry. Requires excellent computer skills, including spreadsheet and database proficiency. Excellent oral / written communication skills, experience preparing and presenting presentations. Ability to deal with complex, short-time frame situations required. Knowledge of state-of-the-art technology and supply chain best practices. Understanding of global trade requirements. Bachelor degree in logistics, transportation or technical field required.