Senior Logistics Engineer, Projects, Road Logistic

Main Purpose: *Responsible for designing, planning and implementing logistics solutions, whilst managing stakeholder (internal & external) expectations throughout the solution design and implementation phase.* This role directly supports company objectives and contributes to identifying, analyzing & developing value- adding and robust solutions for current & prospective customers. It is vital for the success of this position for the candidate to effectively align customer needs and solutions, with our values, policies and Solutions strategy to directly support sustainable and profitable business. Successful collaboration with Operations team & other internal stakeholders is critical *Duties:* *Engineered Solutions: *Identify, analyses & develop value-adding solutions for current & prospective clients; *Tools: *Application of the following tools and/or methodologies as appropriate and when required: Qualitative flow measurement Procurement tender adjudication Problem Solving *Sales Support: *Assist with ‘technical selling’ to clients and with the development & documenting of proposals, response to tenders, RFQs & RFPs; *Analysis and recommendations: *1) Data (analysis, comparison, sense checking), 2) Processes (supporting business objectives, complete, accurate, relevant, error proofed, common exceptions covered, measurable), 3) Facilities (best practices, flow, flexibility, compliance); *Business cases / feasibility studies: *Develop as required depending on financial investment required and risk profile. Tools and aspects to consider include ROI calculations, quantified value, opportunity for productivity improvements and future growth / revenue potential *Continuous Improvement Management: *Manage and Report on Cost Saving and Sigma Initiatives *Client Relationship Management: *To develop and maintain sound client relationships based on competence, respect and trust, and to leverage this in support of 1) strategic positioning of the client with other business units and 2) account retention and organic growth; *Contractual: *Support contract development and/or negotiation with clients and suppliers; *Financial: *Provide input to and/or develop department budget, and measure performance against same; *Tender Facilitation*: Facilitates tender process and tender adjudication *Group Facilitation: *Leading & influencing a diverse group through planning and/or problem solving activities as required, including Advance Quality Planning (AQP) sessions; *Business Support: *1) Provide input to annual Solutions Business Plan and Strategy Development, 2) Obtain update on performance against plan quarterly, to ensure focused activities are always supporting business objectives; *Travel: *Reasonable local travel requirement to use knowledge, skills and experience in support of our relevant business objectives *Additional Job Information:* Must be able to work under pressure. Must be very organized, deadline driven wi