General information

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GEODIS is a Supply Chain Operator ranking among the top companies in its field in Europe and the World. GEODIS, which is part of SNCF Logistics, which in turn is a business line of the SNCF Group, is the number one Transport and Logistics operator in France and ranked number four in Europe. The international reach includes a direct presence in 67 countries and a global network spanning over 120 countries.

Why join us ?

Transport and Logistics form a key sector in the world economy. As a major international player on this sector, GEODIS is geared to full satisfaction of all stakeholders, starting with its workforce, more than 39500 men and women worldwide who share the same values of commitment, innovation, trust, solidarity and passion that form the pillars of GEODIS corporate strategy.  

Reference

2021-7508  

Position description

Type of assignment

Full-time Regular

Function

Support function - Business Solutions

Job title

Warehouse Solution Design Engineer M/F

Job description

o Responsible for warehouse layout and design of new and existing warehouses in the Americas. Responsibilities will also include process validations, labor sizing, equipment audit, rack configuration etc.
o Responsible for the new process support and continuous improvement and innovative process improvements. Analysis and designs that add value to operational delivery and business performance. Assuring time optimization, increased efficiency and lower costs.

1. Primary function is to lead activities for implementing new or changing processes and systems in coordination with the Operations Management Leadership Team.
2. Research, coordinate and recommend process improvement throughout the operations and logistics functions to add measurable value to the company.
3. Research and analyze issues with varying complexity related to workforce performance; warehouse layout and flow; and material and workforce utilization. Make recommendations and implement solutions for improving processes, efficiency, and general warehouse practices.
4. Complete projects within budget and scheduling constraints. Review industry policies and regulations to ensure compliance.
5. Utilize engineering tools and experience to find value (savings and service improvement) for our existing and potential new clients.
6. Support and lead in managing opportunity responses (Advisory, Supply Management and Strategic Outsourcing) with respect to the customer and Geodis' divisions or partners.
7. Participate in Geodis SCO Engineering innovation projects

Applicant's profile

• BSc / MSc (Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering)
• At least 5 years of experience
• Consulting experience
• Experience in Warehouse Layout and Design Tools
• Experience in Activity Based Costing tools for labor planning
• Expertise in Supply Chain Management (Transportation, Warehousing, Procurement)
• Strong analytical skills, understand data collection, statistics and recognize relationship between various process functions
• Capacity to estimate functional IT needs linked to the proposed solution
• Competences in project management (planning, cost, quality, deadline)
• Knowledge of Logistics IT systems (WMS, TMS)
• Team player influencing and sharing learning with colleagues in business unit, the division, and the Group
• Self-starter and excellent organization skills to be able to handle multiple activities
• Candidate must possess strong communication and leadership skills to be able to foster cross-functional activities
• Commercial awareness
• English Proficiency
• MS Visio, MS Project, AutoCAD, Excel VBA desirable

Working time (%)

100

Position location

Position place

America, Canada, Ontario

Location

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

BACHELOR'S DEGREE

Years of experience in similar position

Confirmed (5 to 10 years of experience)

Languages

English (Fluent)