Logistics Engineer

About the role

The Logistics Engineer function is to develop innovative and creative logistics solutions for new and existing customers which achieves them a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development and management of an appropriate project plan to start-up new accounts as well as responsible for managing start-up operations, design, training and technology
• Determination of material handling requirements
• Responsible for external and internal customer's satisfaction requirements
• Interacts constantly with the RDL technology committees to ensure that the technologies effectively support the customers without adding costs greater than value
• Manages 1-2 projects
• Functions as main customer contact for Logistics design activities
• Responsible for making decisions related to all logistics designs and its applicability to customer requests
• Develops and enhances an implementation methodology which can be used as a template across various industries/countries
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates problem solving skills
• Ability to present information and ideas clearly and understandably to others
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field (Required)
• Master's Degree in related field (Preferred)
• 4 years or more of relevant experience in Logistics/Transportation/Operations/Systems (Required)
• General knowledge of Integrated Logistics, Transportation, distribution, Customer Service and Information Technology — Intermediate (Required)
• Knowledge of computer tools: Spreadsheets, Databases, Graphics, Word Processing, Mapping, Routing and Scheduling, Facility Layouts — Advanced (Required)

Pay

$70,000 - $72,000.00 per year, paid twice per month

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Hybrid, in office once a week; onsite in Novi/Auburn Hills for training during the first month)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits start at 30 days
• 401(K) Savings Plan with a company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase options
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, appliances, travel and more
• All major holidays paid and paid time off within your first year
• Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave