Logistics Engineer

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 The 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.

Required Criteria

• • Experience in logistics engineering, supply chain, or warehouse optimisation role
• • Strong understanding of PFEP principles and material planning methodologies
• • Experience with ERP/MRP and/or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• • Proven track record of delivering process improvements and projects
• • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• • Highly analytical and detail-oriented
• • Proactive and solution-focused
• • Able to influence and drive change across teams
• • Strong organisational and project management skills
• • Continuous improvement mindset

Desired Criteria

• • Experience in a manufacturing environment
• • Lean / Six Sigma qualification (Green Belt or equivalent)
• • Knowledge of warehouse design and material handling solutions
• • Understanding of transport and logistics networks

Skills Needed

About The Company

WE ARE CDE. ENGINEERED FOR YOU

We empower our customers to transform waste into valuable resources through innovative co-creation, laying the foundations for the circular economy.

We help our customers maximise their natural resources in the most sustainable way possible – with greater efficiency and less waste than ever before. Our unparalleled speed and scale are down to our proximity to our customers and our deep understanding of their challenges. Our track record of proven solutions consistently meets our customers’ needs precisely, operating in challenging environments from the Arctic to the Equator.

Wet processing is our sole focus –our experience and expertise is unmatched in this field.

Every day, in everything we do, we strive to do it right. We want to be the best at what we do and deliver the maximum benefit for our customers. We pull together, as a team, in pursuit of this common cause. Our “Customer for Life” mentality fortifies each of our projects, with CDE engineers delivering continuous, limitless support.

Company Culture

We recognise that it is our people that have established CDE as market leader in developing solutions for the wet processing industry both within natural materials processing and waste recycling sectors.

OUR PURPOSE IS TO CREATE OUR BEST WORLD, A TON AT A TIME.

To do that, we must continue to build our global team by adding the most ambitious, driven and talented people. We will challenge you, elevate you and broaden your horizons. We will help you to be the best you can be both personally and professionally.

We are renowned for our energy and can do attitude…. and at times seemingly delivering the impossible. We also know that all the will in the world won’t take us anywhere unless we work together. And we like to have fun together - life’s too short and we spend most of it at work. If we lose the power to laugh, we lose the power to think.

We will continue to add the most dynamic, ambitious and talented individuals to the CDE team.

Company Benefits

Health insurance, Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, A diversity program, Opportunity to travel, Free parking, Cycle to work, Referral bonus, Open office, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Free parking or Discounted parking , Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, Employee Recognition Scheme, Hybrid Working, Culture of recognition, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Access to Health & Wellbeing app, Bereavement leave, Long service awards, Service recognition increases to annual leave, Staff celebration events

Salary

Not disclosed