The Logistics Engineer is part of the Innovation & Projects and stock Control team. The team is a mix of IT specialists, Logistics Engineers and operational support functions. Key activities of the Logistics Engineer are:

Continuously improve processes and systems

 Translate client or business needs into system requirements and operational processes.
 Identify and suggest improvements for the Transport and Warehouse Management Systems (TMS/WMS).
 Set up process descriptions and functional specifications for development and configuration.
 Create test plans, execute tests and hand-over deliverables to operation and monitor impact.
 Manage change together with multiple relevant stakeholders (e.g. client, operations, IT, transport, and stock control).
 Be the subject matter expert for multiple warehouses and/or clients.
 Describe and analyze the current situation and design and the desired situation including an implementation plan.
 Analyze large data sets and draw sound conclusions supported with data.
 Knowledge of lean principles

Project management

 Project management related to optimization of processes and system changes.  Manage implementation changes in product portfolio.
 Create business cases and calculate (expected) Return on Investment of improvement initiatives.