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.

ADDITIONAL COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Basic understanding of WMS and/or ERP systems , Proficient with standard analysis tools (MS Office, MS Access), MS Project, AutoCAD or similar CAD software, Project Portfolio Office, SQL beneficial

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

• Project Management Certification
• Supply Chain relevant certifications (SCOR, ECSA, SAIIC)
• Additional languages spoken
• Honors or Masters Degree in Industrial Engineering
• Experience in development of real estate / logistics Centers
• Interpersonal Communication and Language Skills (e.g., Listening to Others, Speaking to Others, Reading, Writing)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Research/Analysis:

• Ensures all system functionality is configured to optimize performance (e.g., warehouse management, labor management, 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
• Warehouse Management Systems: Knowledge of key functions and features of systems used by DSV, in support of solutions development, sales activities and implementations;
• 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);

Documentation/Reporting:

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

Communication:

• Communicates opportunities for improvement in the distribution network / warehouse environment
• Helps determine key metrics and provides recommendations to guide management
• Assists with developing/presenting training materials and classes for  warehouse processes

Relationships:

• Brings cross-functional teams together to collaborate on projects
• Supports the labor management program, including methods and procedures, engineered labor standards, incentive programs and program policies
• Ensures alignment among all operations’ policies, procedures and ongoing improvement projects

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
• Illustrates continual improvement successes in a case study before & after format that quantifies value and documents actions taken for future reapplication
• Leads System Support Team from a Business process engineering perspective
• Develops/Maintains/Improves internal ABC Model ref. accuracy / assumptions / applicability
• Transport Network Optimization, Cost Analysis, Pricing, Utilization – Analysis
• Identify Improvement potentials and quantity opportunities

Project Management:

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