Logistics Engineers
A Logistics Engineer designs or analyses operational solutions for projects such as transportation optimization, network modelling, process and methods analysis, cost containment, capacity enhancement, routing and shipment optimization, or information management.
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Core Tasks
- Decides on storage conditions for particular items, allocates warehouse space and arranges for regular stock inspections to detect deterioration or damage.
- Prepares reports on expenditure and advises on materials and parts standardisation, future stores and stock control policies.
- Advises purchasing department on type, quality and quantity of goods required and dates by which they must be available.
- Reviews, develops and implements stock control, handling and distribution policies to maximise use of space, money, labour and other resources.
- Liaises with production, maintenance, sales and other departments to determine the materials and other items required for current and future production schedules and sales commitments.
Education Requirements
| Level | Percentage |
| Level 0 | 4.638714% |
| Level 1 | 7.204033% |
| Level 2 | 29.950401% |
| Level 3 | 29.302635% |
| Level 4-5 (Higher Education) | 8.307134% |
| Level 6 (Bachelors) | 18.641586% |
| Level 7 (Masters or equivalent) | 1.955497% |
Salary Levels
£49,188.83
Potential Salary
£20,052.00
Entry Level Salary
£28,557.63
Average Salary
5
Annual Openings