Stores Incharge
Hitachi Energy
The Logistics Process Improvement Specialist is responsible for identifying, planning, and implementing continuous improvements across logistics and supply chain operations. The role focuses on optimizing material flow, warehouse operations, inventory management systems, transportation networks, and distribution processes to improve efficiency, service levels, cost performance, and operational reliability.
As an experienced professional (P2), the position requires applying practical logistics and supply chain knowledge gained through formal education and professional experience. The incumbent works independently with general supervision, manages moderately complex challenges, and influences stakeholders through data-driven recommendations and process expertise.
Key Responsibilities
Logistics Process Optimization
- Analyze and evaluate existing logistics processes to identify improvement opportunities.
- Develop and implement initiatives to enhance inbound, internal, and outbound material flows.
- Recommend best practices to improve logistics efficiency, productivity, and service performance.
- Drive continuous improvement projects utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other operational excellence methodologies.
- Assess and optimize material handling processes, warehouse layouts, and storage systems.
- Identify opportunities to reduce waste, handling time, and storage costs.
- Improve space utilization and inventory accessibility within warehouses and distribution facilities.
- Support implementation of automated storage and material handling solutions where applicable.
- Analyze inventory processes and define improved inventory management approaches.
- Support development and implementation of inventory control systems and procedures.
- Monitor inventory accuracy, stock levels, replenishment cycles, and inventory turnover.
- Collaborate with operations, procurement, and planning teams to optimize inventory performance.
- Evaluate transportation networks and logistics routes to improve delivery performance and reduce costs.
- Define and recommend optimal transportation routes and distribution strategies.
- Analyze freight utilization, transportation capacity, and carrier performance.
- Support implementation of transportation management tools and systems.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret logistics data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Develop logistics performance metrics and dashboards.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including:
- Inventory Accuracy
- Inventory Turnover
- On-Time Delivery
- Transportation Cost
- Warehouse Utilization
- Logistics Lead Time
- Order Fulfillment Performance
- Generate reports and present findings to management.
- Define standardized logistics processes and operating procedures.
- Participate in logistics system enhancements, upgrades, and implementation projects.
- Ensure process documentation is maintained and updated.
- Support digital transformation initiatives within logistics operations.
- Coordinate with Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Planning, Customer Service, and Warehouse teams.
- Facilitate alignment of logistics improvement projects with business objectives.
- Provide technical guidance and support to operational teams.
- Influence process improvements by explaining facts, data, policies, and best practices.
- Ensure logistics processes comply with company policies and applicable regulations.
- Support safety, quality, and environmental compliance in logistics operations.
- Identify operational risks and develop mitigation plans.
Education
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree:
- Typically > 6 years of experience in:
- Logistics
- Supply Chain Operations
- Warehouse Management
- Distribution Operations
- Process Improvement
- Logistics Process Analysis
- Warehouse & Distribution Operations
- Inventory Management
- Transportation Planning
- Supply Chain Optimization
- ERP Systems (SAP)
- Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
- Advanced Excel and Data Analytics
- Basic digital proficiency is a good to have
- Problem Solving
- Process Improvement Mindset
- Communication and Influencing Skills
- Stakeholder Management
- Results Orientation
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Decision Making