Logistics engineers design and review a company's logistics operations to improve efficiency and reduce costs. They work with a variety of professionals, including engineers, analysts, and production managers. Their responsibilities include:
- Improving distribution: Developing plans to improve the distribution of goods and supplies
- Analyzing logistics: Analyzing distribution systems and supply chains to identify areas for improvement
- Reducing costs: Finding ways to cut costs in areas like transportation, shipment, and information management
- Improving product quality: Making recommendations to improve the quality of products
- Planning warehouse layouts: Planning warehouse layouts to improve efficiency
- Designing product packaging: Helping design product packaging to improve shipping efficiency
- Ensuring compliance: Determining requirements for compliance with environmental certification standards