logistic planning engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Warehouse planning engineers to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and executing warehouse optimization projects for our clients across various industries. You will leverage your deep understanding of warehouse operations, best practices, and technology solutions to analyze current processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement effective solutions that drive efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall warehouse performance.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Process Analysis & Design: Conduct thorough assessments of existing warehouse processes, including receiving, put-away, storage, picking, issuing, counting etc. Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement. Design optimized warehouse layouts, workflows, and process flows.
• Experience in PFEP creation and Estimate the requirement of Storage & Handling facilities.
• Estimation of logistics manpower based on PFEP and logistics processes.
• Experience in CAPEX/OPEX requirement based on PFEP
• Create technical specification & RFQ for each equipment;
• RFQ, ordering, expediting with suppliers for mfg and dispatch, receipt, commissioning and buy-off
• Layout detailing and implementation; Detailed material flow layout for each process and major aggregates.
• Detailing of logistics centre areas based on processes.
• WMS: Evaluate and recommend Warehouse Management System (WMS), Support the implementation and configuration of WMS.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Collect and analyze warehouse data to identify material consumption trends, set MRP, and to track improvements suggested during the assessment or project implementation. Develop reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to clients.
• Project Management: Manage warehouse consulting projects like 5S from inception to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Develop project plans, track progress, and manage project resources.
• Client Engagement: Build strong relationships with clients, understand their business needs, and manage project expectations. Conduct workshops/trainings and interviews to gather requirements and analyze current warehouse operations and current warehouse staff capabilities.
• Best Practices & Innovation: Stay up to date on the latest warehouse management, best practices, industry trends, and emerging technologies. Contribute to the development of our consulting methodologies and knowledge base.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other consultants, engineers, and client stakeholders to achieve project objectives. Mentor and guide junior team members.
• P2P Lifecycle: Work on optimizing the P2P lifecycle by identifying current issues and by fixing the PR, PO, GR, Invoicing etc. processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field like mechanical engineer or production engineer. A master’s degree is a plus.
• 5 to8 years of experience in warehouse management consulting or a related role.
• Deep understanding of warehouse operations, material flow,P2P lifecycle, supply chain management, best practices, and industry standards.
• Experience/Knowledge with WMS implementation, 5S and SAP/ any other ERP’s MM and WM module.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to deliver effective training.
• Proven project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel abroad to client sites as needed.
• Hands- on experience on AutoCAD is required
• Experience with warehouse automation technologies is a plus.
• Knowledge on simulation tools Is an added advantage