Penske Logistics · 3 hours ago
Senior Engineer - Industrial
Beachwood, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expPenske Logistics is a company that engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing, and freight management solutions. The Senior Engineer is responsible for preparing logistics analysis and engineering work involving all aspects of transportation and warehouse design, focusing on developing comprehensive supply chain solutions for complex initiatives.
LogisticsSupply Chain ManagementTransportation
Responsibilities
Conducts logistics analysis in support of both operational and new sales projects
Conducts the development and implementation of engineering solutions, including programming/software development
Provide maintenance and support activities for all existing solutions, including software maintenance as needed
Preparation of technical and user documentation for all solutions
Prepare the results into documents and presentation formats
Develop a solution approach with Product Line Manager in the region
Develop an operations improvement approach with the regional operations
Works on multiple projects or solutions concurrently
Performs a wide range of tasks without much supervision or direction, able to work independently
Participates in cross-functional groups to create the expected customer outcomes
Works effectively as a team member accomplishing assigned goals
Interacts with internal and external customers on an as needed basis
Lead smaller projects or specific elements of larger projects
Direct interfaces with the customer during the implementation or development process. Interacts with customers to collect data, understand what the customer does, what their business model is and what their expectations are
Meets customer deadlines by providing required designs and analysis
Develops an understanding of the customers' needs and take actions to ensure that such needs are met
Supports the preparation of results into proposal documents or other engineering reports and presentations for customers and management
Ensures a solution will meet financial goals and provide cost savings
Often tasked with reducing overall cost for the projects for which assigned
Estimates cost savings when developing solutions
Participates in the selection process including on-boarding and training assistance of new associates
Mentors and guides newer associates
Able to resolve situations quickly, communicate status of problem, and work with the appropriate subject matter expert until it is fixed with the guidance of a more senior level associate
Helps design solutions and processes for specific customer needs
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect
Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience as a Logistics Engineer or comparable experience designing, developing, implementing and executing supply chain solutions
Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Management Science, Computer Science or other quantitative discipline required
Strong understanding of transportation, supply chain and logistics concepts
Effective communication skills both written and verbal, and with internal and external customers required
Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint) as well as Minitab
Must be able to effectively use supply chain network modeling design tools
Ability to analyze data and conduct extensive research required
Excellent analytical/problem solving capabilities
Excellent presentation skills
Must demonstrate strong written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills, particularly when problems arise that may affect solution outcome and/or project schedule
Customer orientation
Team player
Must be able to work somewhat independently and concurrently on a range of unstructured tasks/projects and properly prioritize work, all with limited supervision or direction
Developed time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required
Preferred
Master's Degree preferred
Skills in MS Project and Visio a plus
Company
Penske Logistics
Penske Logistics engineers supply chain solutions. It is a sub-organization of Penske Truck Leasing.
10001+ employees
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