Logistics Engineer, Contract Logistics Gauteng

DSV is actively recruiting for a Logistics Engineer, Contract Logistics position in Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Logistics sector looking to advance their careers.

• Experience Level: 1 year • Educational Background: Others or equivalent • Industry Focus: Logistics • Location Preference: in Gauteng

The Logistics Engineer, Contract Logistics position is an important role within the Logistics sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

With 1 year of experience, you're at an ideal point to expand your expertise in Logistics. This role offers growth opportunities and skill development.

When applying for this Logistics Engineer, Contract Logistics position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 1 year requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Others • Specific achievements in the Logistics field • Any certifications or specialized training

The Logistics sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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Tertiary Qualification(s) 

A diploma or degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering (or other engineering qualification). Computer Literacy Level. Excel Intermediate to advanced is required. All other Microsoft office applications experience is advantageous. Key user of Warehouse Management Systems preferably JDA Dispatcher (Red Prairie). 

Minimum of 1 years’ experience in Logistics/ supply chain/ warehousing or likely Business . Unendorsed license & own transport. Ability to travel around Gauteng, South Africa & International. Excellent written & verbal communications skills. Strong interpersonal skills & able to work in a collaborative & team based environment. Aptitude to multi-task & employ effective problem solving abilities.

Electives

1+- years working in the Logistics/ Supply chain environment will be beneficial. Exposure and /or a keen interest in the following areas would be advantageous:  Experience with WMS (Blue Yonder Dispatcher) (JDA, Red Prairie)  Industrial engineering  Business analysis  Logistics and Supply Chain  CIP / Lean methodologies  Production logistics and warehousing  Retail / FMCG warehousing  Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel. Exposure to the Microsoft Power Suite will be a big advantage  Good understanding of Databases  Ability to work with data  Robotic Process Automation  Warehouse process optimization  Process gap analysis  Warehouse Best Practices: w.r.t. warehousing processes and inventory management, e.g. WERC, SCOR, etc. 

Form part of the team responsible for designing, planning and implementing warehousing and production logistics solutions.   This role directly supports company objectives and contributes to identifying, analyzing & developing value adding and robust solutions for current & prospective customers. Supporting current implementations of WMS and performing the interactive role between operations, the client and the WMS supplier/ vendor. As a WMS engineer, you will mainly carry out projects aimed at setting up and optimising logistics information systems/applications.   It is vital for the success of this position for the candidate to effectively align customer needs and solutions, with DSV values, policies and Solutions strategy to directly support sustainable and profitable business.

To form part of a WMS implementation team throughout the implementation process including the following activities: 

Warehouse process analysis  Warehouse process optimization  Process gap analysis  Implementation documentation creation   WMS modification design  Interface mapping  Data setup  Data build and data loading  System setup  System and modification testing  Business readiness testing  Interface testing  Form part of Continuous Improvement programme by identifying and implementing Continuous improvements in operational/ systemic areas. Travel: Reasonable local and international travel requirement to use knowledge, skills and experience in support of relevant DSV business objectives. Warehouse Management Systems: Knowledge of key functions and features of systems used by DSV, in support of solutions development, sales activities and implementations; Knowledge of RedPrairie/ Blue Yonder/ JDA will be beneficial. Support: Support current instances of WMS implementations. Assessments of current WMS solutions.  Liaison with various global IT teams including EDI. IT Solutions and support, Global BCM application engineering.