Welcome to CDE Global
CDE Global is the leading provider of wet processing equipment for quarries, mines and recycling operations on the global market. The CDE equipment range has applications across a wide range of materials and is delivering significant efficiencies in the construction and recycling, mining, specialist industrial sands and environmental sectors.
Working across 5 industry sectors and 8 strategic regions globally, CDE has been co-creating with customers for over 20 years. The team has been widely recognised for challenging the paradigm of traditional washing equipment supply and delivering collaborative, imaginative and unique processing systems. Our team thrives in an environment where people are genuinely empowered to lead and deliver highly strategic and innovative projects.
CDE Global is now seeking to appoint a Logistics Engineer to oversee the group’s supply chain function. This role will be critical in the efficient delivery of our solutions across the Mining, Construction & Demolition Waste Recycling, Environmental, Industrial Sands and Sands & Aggregates sectors.
Reporting directly to the Stores Manager, you will have a key role within the Supply Chain Team and significant input into the strategic direction of the department. You will work closely with other teams including Stores & Logistics Supervisor, IT, Engineering, Production, Procurement and Planning.
This position is based in Monkstown, Northern Ireland.
About this role
Job Purpose
The Logistics Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising stores and logistics processes, with a key focus on establishing and sustaining a Plan for Every Part (PFEP) programme. The role ensures that technical, systems, and process requirements are fully defined and effectively managed to drive efficiency, accuracy, and service performance across the stores and logistics function. The Logistics Engineer will lead improvement projects and work cross-functionally to deliver continuous operational excellence.
Please note, this job description is not exhaustive as other duties may be required to fulfil the requirements of the role.
Key Responsibilities
Plan for Every Part (PFEP)
- Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive PFEP programme covering all materials
- Define optimal storage methods, replenishment strategies, and material flow for each part
- Ensure data accuracy and governance for PFEP across all relevant systems
- Collaborate with Procurement, Planning, Engineering, and Operations to standardise part-level planning
Stores & Logistics Process Optimisation
- Design and optimise stores layouts, material flows, and handling processes
- Define standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all stores and logistics activities
- Ensure efficient material receipt, storage, picking, and dispatch processes
- Analyse current operations and implement improvements to maximise throughput and accuracy
Systems & IT Requirements
- Define and manage functional and technical system requirements for Stores and Logistics (e.g., ERP/MRP, WMS)
- Work closely with IT teams to implement system enhancements and ensure alignment to operational needs
- Drive system utilisation to improve visibility, tracking, and control of inventory and logistics activities
- Ensure data integrity across all systems supporting stores and logistics
Continuous Improvement & Project Delivery
- Lead and deliver improvement projects to enhance performance, reduce cost, and increase service levels
- Apply lean principles and problem-solving methodologies (e.g., root cause analysis, Kaizen)
- Identify and eliminate waste within stores and logistics processes
- Monitor and report on improvement initiatives and benefits realisation
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, Planning, and IT teams
- Support production requirements by ensuring materials are available efficiently and reliably
- Act as a subject matter expert for stores and logistics processes and systems
Performance Management & Reporting
- Define and track KPIs to measure logistics and stores performance
- Analyse performance data and implement corrective actions where required
- Provide regular updates to senior stakeholders on performance and improvement initiatives
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- PFEP completeness and accuracy
- Inventory accuracy and stock integrity
- Material availability to production
- Stores efficiency (pick rates, space utilisation, throughput)
- Logistics cost and performance
- System utilisation and data accuracy
- Improvement project delivery (time, cost, impact)
Other
- To adhere to CDE policy and practice.
- To carry out any other duties within reason and capability associated with this role.
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