Logistics Engineer; LEAN​/AutoCAD

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The Logistics Surface Engineer will be the logistics work stream leader for operational storage and densification strategies. As such, the individual would be responsible to manage logistics requirements definition, risk and opportunities as well as milestone planning and deliverables to ensure the success of projects associated with storage optimization. He/she identifies opportunities for densification, improved logistical flows, optimization and logistics footprint reduction (containment in case of ramp-up) as well as enabling future logistics surface needs.

His/her role includes End-to-End implementation of the required solutions including budget management and Multi-Functional Team lead in close cooperation Logistics Service Provider (LSP). The job holder will also participate in Airbus internal benchmarking initiatives in order to ensure cross-fertilization and implementation of best practices in terms of logistics footprint optimization across Airbus sites.

• Develop and maintain supply chain network models to determine optimal warehouse flows, transportation routes, and distribution strategies
• Design, optimize, and improve logistics and distribution systems to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels
• Collect, clean, and analyze large logistics datasets (transportation, warehouse, order data) to identify improvement opportunities and track key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Multifunctional Team Lead, regarding storage analysis, densification strategies, or proposals for surface needs extension that develop new Logistics Surfaces projects
• Coordination of projects, drum beating open actions/risks until completion or resolution
• Analyzing and improving processes in accordance with Six-Sigma-methods
• Liaise and ensure close cooperation with LSP
• Liaise and ensure close cooperation with program leadership on project status – utilizing proper escalation channels for support when required
• Budget Management including Cap Ex requests
• Benchmarking and best practices within Airbus and industry wide on optimized logistics storage solutions

Other duties as assigned.

• Experienced managing the implementation of warehouse automation solutions
• Advanced knowledge of Auto Cad or similar warehouse slotting software
• Intermediate knowledge with part flow simulation software

• Required:
  Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or related field
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies and six sigma principles
• Project leadership experience and familiarity with project milestone planning

• Minimum 10 years of experience with logistics / warehouse / inventory management experience (or combination of related fields)
• Proficiency with supply chain modeling and route optimization tools, as well as Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
• Experience in project management (knowledge of Airbus LBIP+ methodology would be a plus)
• Capacity to synthesize and hierarchize information from various sources
• Customer orientation with winning/convincing attitude
• Lean Manufacturing, Business Case development

• Certified PMP preferred
• Lean Six-Sigma green belt certifications preferred

• Knowledge of supply chain and physical logistics processes and detailed knowledge and understanding of the principles, methods and IT-tools used
• Strong analytical skills enabling you to identify and resolve problems and find innovative methods to apply existing procedures to create new solutions
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational follow through
• Introduction to…