Logistics Engineer | Truganina VIC

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products and providers all around the world. Present in 170 countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,300 sites, we are well on our way to achieving our vision: to be a Top 5 global 3PL. We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport.

YOUR ROLE

The Logistics Engineer, within CEVA’s Business Process Excellence (BPE) team, applies analytical and engineering principles to improve operational efficiency and standardisation across one or more operational sites.

The role supports leaders by identifying opportunities for process optimisation, designing practical solutions, and ensuring improvements deliver measurable productivity and cost benefits while aligning with CEVA’s operational excellence framework.

This is a permanent full-time position based at Truganina VIC.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Specifically, you will:

• Work with sites to improve operational processes in line with CEVA’s BPE and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Deliver project improvements focused on operational re-engineering, driving efficiency through process redesign, layout optimisation, and MHE utilisation analysis.
• Lead measurement and calculation of project savings, payback periods, investments, and associated financial impacts.
• Support site teams in conducting and completing Kaizen or improvement activities and ensure progress is tracked, reported, and sustained.
• Guide operations teams to apply CEVA’s operational model and achieve SCA/TCA standards through assessment and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with site leaders to develop and maintain performance measurements aligned with CEVA KPIs, and support improvements to customer performance metrics.
• Apply BPE tools such as 5S, VSM, ABC/slotting analysis, and scheduling methodologies to identify and remove waste.
• Support documentation and standardisation of work instructions, templates, and audit compliance.
• Provide expertise in continuous improvement, data analysis, and CEVA methodologies to enhance site productivity and quality.
• Utilise network modelling, AutoCAD, and simulation tools to design and optimise logistics solutions.
• Collaborate with Business Development and Solution Design teams to ensure operational data and process models accurately support commercial proposals.
• Facilitate workshops and formal improvement projects, acting as a coach and change advocate across the region.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Our ideal candidate has:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, logistics and supply chain, or related field.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a continuous improvement, industrial engineering or process optimisation role within logistics, warehousing or supply chain operations.
• Experience identifying and delivering efficiency gains through workflow, layout or system changes and quantifying benefits through data analysis and financial evaluation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to assess current process performance and develop evidence-based improvement plans.
• Competence in MS Excel and modelling tools (e.g. AutoCAD, Visio or simulation software) to support process design, layout optimisation and capacity planning.
• Ability to interpret data trends, calculate ROI and payback for improvement initiatives, and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Familiar with continuous improvement frameworks and performance measurement (KPIs, throughput analysis, time studies).
• Confident communicator able to translate technical analysis into clear operational recommendations.
• Builds credibility and influences stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Self-motivated team player who works collaboratively to deliver change.

In addition to providing proof of work rights and suitable professional referees, progressed candidates will be required to undergo a medical assessment and national police check.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

In addition to a challenging and rewarding work environment and competitive compensation, we are proud to offer a range of employee benefits designed to support your wellbeing, and help you thrive at work and in life.

• Personal wellbeing: prioritise your health and wellbeing through the CEVAwell program, Employee Assistance Program, Volunteer Time Off, and Life & Total Permanent Disability Insurance.
• Work-life balance: benefit from flexible, hybrid, and remote work options, along with additional paid parental leave for primary carers.
• Professional development: your growth is essential to us. Unlock your potential through secondment and internal mobility opportunities, study assistance, leadership and mentoring programs, the CMA CGM Learning Academy, early career pathways and more.
• Financial wellbeing: We care about your financial security. Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts from our partners, novated leasing, annual safety workwear reimbursement, employee referral incentives, service recognition and short-term incentive plans.

CEVA Logistics' Diversity Statement:

As a global organisation, diversity is critical to our business success; only when we can reflect the cultures, languages, attitudes, and local knowledge of our customers, can we succeed. By employing people with different experiences and abilities, we expand our knowledge and increase our creativity and innovation. CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal employment opportunity workplace. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants, who will receive consideration for employment without regard to indigenous status, race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other characteristic . #LI-DNI