{"id":31380,"date":"2026-03-06T12:02:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T12:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/logistics-engineer-contract-logistics\/"},"modified":"2026-03-06T12:02:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T12:02:50","slug":"logistics-engineer-contract-logistics","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/logistics-engineer-contract-logistics\/","title":{"rendered":"Logistics Engineer, Contract Logistics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Minimum Requirements<\/p>\n<p>\tGrade 12<br \/>\n\tA diploma or degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering (or other engineering qualification) Advantageous\u00a0<br \/>\n\tExcel Intermediate to advanced is required.<br \/>\n\tAll other Microsoft office applications experience is advantageous<br \/>\n\tKey user of Warehouse Management Systems preferably JDA Dispatcher (Red Prairie)<\/p>\n<p>Job Related Requirements<\/p>\n<p>Minimum of 1 years\u2019 experience in Logistics\/ supply chain\/ warehousing or likely Business .<\/p>\n<p>\tUnendorsed license &amp; own transport;<br \/>\n\tAbility to travel around Gauteng, South Africa &amp; International;<br \/>\n\tExcellent written &amp; verbal communications skills;<br \/>\n\tStrong interpersonal skills &amp; able to work in a collaborative &amp; team-based environment;<br \/>\n\tAptitude to multi-task &amp; employ effective problem solving abilities<\/p>\n<p>Added Advantages for the role<\/p>\n<p>\t1+- years working in the Logistics\/ Supply chain environment will be beneficial. Exposure and \/or a keen interest in the following areas would be advantageous:<\/p>\n<p>\t\tExperience with WMS (Blue Yonder Dispatcher) (JDA, Red Prairie)<br \/>\n\t\tIndustrial engineering<br \/>\n\t\tBusiness analysis<br \/>\n\t\tLogistics and Supply Chain<br \/>\n\t\tCIP \/ Lean methodologies<br \/>\n\t\tProduction logistics and warehousing<br \/>\n\t\tRetail \/ FMCG warehousing<br \/>\n\t\tGood working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel. Exposure to the Microsoft Power Suite will be a big advantage<br \/>\n\t\tGood understanding of Databases<br \/>\n\t\tAbility to work with data<br \/>\n\t\tRobotic Process Automation<br \/>\n\t\tWarehouse process optimization<br \/>\n\t\tProcess gap analysis<br \/>\n\t\tWarehouse Best Practices:\u00a0w.r.t. warehousing processes and inventory management, e.g. WERC, SCOR, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Main purpose of the role<\/p>\n<p>Form part of the team responsible for designing, planning and implementing warehousing and production logistics solutions.<\/p>\n<p>\tThis role directly supports company objectives and contributes to identifying, analyzing &amp; developing value-adding and robust solutions for current &amp; prospective customers.<br \/>\n\tSupporting current implementations of WMS and performing the interactive role between operations, the client and the WMS supplier\/ vendor.<br \/>\n\tAs a WMS engineer, you will mainly carry out projects aimed at setting up and optimising logistics information systems\/applications.<br \/>\n\tIt 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.<\/p>\n<p>Duties and Responsibilities<\/p>\n<p>\tTo form part of a WMS implementation team throughout the implementation process including the following activities:<\/p>\n<p>\t\tWarehouse process analysis<br \/>\n\t\tWarehouse process optimization<br \/>\n\t\tProcess gap analysis<br \/>\n\t\tImplementation documentation creation<br \/>\n\t\tWMS modification design<br \/>\n\t\tInterface mapping<br \/>\n\t\tData setup<br \/>\n\t\tData build and data loading<br \/>\n\t\tSystem setup<br \/>\n\t\tSystem and modification testing<br \/>\n\t\tBusiness readiness testing<br \/>\n\t\tInterface testing<br \/>\n\t\tForm part of Continuous Improvement programme by identifying and implementing Continuous improvements in operational\/ systemic areas.<\/p>\n<p>\tTravel:\u00a0Reasonable local and international travel requirement to use knowledge, skills and experience in support of relevant DSV business objectives.<br \/>\n\tWarehouse Management Systems:\u00a0Knowledge 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.<br \/>\n\tSupport:\u00a0Support current instances of WMS implementations;<br \/>\n\tAssessments of current WMS solutions<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.dsv.com\/About-DSV ) or<\/p>\n<p>jobs.dsv.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/jobs.dsv.com","_company_name":"DSV","_company_website":"http:\/\/www.dsv.com\/About-DSV","_company_tagline":"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\u2019s 5th largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers\u2019 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. 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