Website DSV
In 1976, 9 independent trucking companies and a business developer joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world’s 5th largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers’ entire supply chain by tra… read morensporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers. Vision and strategy Our vision is supported by five strategic focus areas that set the ambition for DSV. We want to be a leading global supplier, fulfilling the customer needs for transport and logistics services, targeting extensive growth and being among the most profitable in our industry. This way we are able to set the pace and direction of our own development while being an attractive business partner. 1st Floor Podium, John Ross House, 22-36 Margaret Mncadi Avenue Durban 4001 South Africa
Minimum Requirements
Grade 12
A diploma or degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering (or other engineering qualification) Advantageous
Excel Intermediate to advanced is required.
All other Microsoft office applications experience is advantageous
Key user of Warehouse Management Systems preferably JDA Dispatcher (Red Prairie)
Job Related Requirements
Minimum of 1 years’ experience in Logistics/ supply chain/ warehousing or likely Business .
Unendorsed license & own transport;
Ability to travel around Gauteng, South Africa & International;
Excellent written & verbal communications skills;
Strong interpersonal skills & able to work in a collaborative & team-based environment;
Aptitude to multi-task & employ effective problem solving abilities
Added Advantages for the role
1+- years working in the Logistics/ Supply chain environment will be beneficial. Exposure and /or a keen interest in the following areas would be advantageous:
Experience with WMS (Blue Yonder Dispatcher) (JDA, Red Prairie)
Industrial engineering
Business analysis
Logistics and Supply Chain
CIP / Lean methodologies
Production logistics and warehousing
Retail / FMCG warehousing
Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel. Exposure to the Microsoft Power Suite will be a big advantage
Good understanding of Databases
Ability to work with data
Robotic Process Automation
Warehouse process optimization
Process gap analysis
Warehouse Best Practices: w.r.t. warehousing processes and inventory management, e.g. WERC, SCOR, etc.
Main purpose of the role
Form part of the team responsible for designing, planning and implementing warehousing and production logistics solutions.
This role directly supports company objectives and contributes to identifying, analyzing & developing value-adding and robust solutions for current & prospective customers.
Supporting current implementations of WMS and performing the interactive role between operations, the client and the WMS supplier/ vendor.
As a WMS engineer, you will mainly carry out projects aimed at setting up and optimising logistics information systems/applications.
It is vital for the success of this position for the candidate to effectively align customer needs and solutions, with DSV values, policies and Solutions strategy to directly support sustainable and profitable business.
Duties and Responsibilities
To form part of a WMS implementation team throughout the implementation process including the following activities:
Warehouse process analysis
Warehouse process optimization
Process gap analysis
Implementation documentation creation
WMS modification design
Interface mapping
Data setup
Data build and data loading
System setup
System and modification testing
Business readiness testing
Interface testing
Form part of Continuous Improvement programme by identifying and implementing Continuous improvements in operational/ systemic areas.
Travel: Reasonable local and international travel requirement to use knowledge, skills and experience in support of relevant DSV business objectives.
Warehouse Management Systems: Knowledge of key functions and features of systems used by DSV, in support of solutions development, sales activities and implementations; Knowledge of RedPrairie/ Blue Yonder/ JDA will be beneficial.
Support: Support current instances of WMS implementations;
Assessments of current WMS solutions
Apply via company website ( http://www.dsv.com/About-DSV ) or
jobs.dsv.com
To apply for this job please visit jobs.dsv.com.