Solutions Designer

Job Description

Job Description

The Solutions Design Engineer will develop and implement innovative logistics solutions to support operational efficiency and client requirements. This role plays a key part in designing processes and systems within the supply chain and 3rd party logistics industry, ensuring seamless execution and delivery.

Client Details

My client is a global supply chain and logistics solutions provider

Description

* Understand both prospective and existing customer's needs and business requirements including but not limited to lay out, labor planning, cost modeling, operational enhancements, risks and issues

* Strategize with key stakeholders (Commercial, Operational and Business Development teams) to create customized solutions, establishing a framework for necessary contributions from various departments and facilitate their collaboration

* Undertake solution design assignments to include scoping, data requirements, modeling (warehouse and transportation), sensitivity analysis and scenario testing, and user interface design/model testing

* Ensure the application of Solution Design best practice and the PDS methodology underpins the delivery of all projects

* Work with customer teams and present to senior members of current and/or prospective clients

* Deliver projects utilizing project T set-up and definition, budget, risk management, and timeline planning

* Communicate with stakeholders on project progress, risks and issues, and mitigation

* Account for possible project challenges or constraints and proactively seek to manage challenges

* Full responsibility for the accurate assessment of Target Operating Model and implementation costs of each project from a time, quality and cost perspective measured against agreed business requirements.

* Provide post-implementation analysis and follow up on solution and recommend changes and enhancements to original solution

* Analyze current technologies used within the company and develop steps and processes to improve

* Maintain relevant knowledge of market, competitors and innovations

* Develop close relationships with the Logistics Solutions Design and Program Management teams based in the UK

* Other duties as assigned

Profile

* Bachelor's Degree (preferred) or equivalent experience

* 3+ years of Solutions Design experience including warehouse modeling and project management

* Strong knowledge and understanding of logistics and manufacturing solutions

* Previous experience in cost modeling and tools

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Strong presentation skills and the ability to build credibility with key internal and external stakeholders to impact and influence

* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

* Advanced knowledge of Data Analytical tools

* Self-starter with the ability to work both autonomously and within teams

* Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service

* Excellent planning, organizational skills with strong attention to detail

* Strong problem solving and decision making skills with a focus on continuous improvement

* Excellent decision making skills

* Ability and willingness to be flexible with working hours to meet operating needs of the business

Job Offer

• Competitive annual salary between $108,000 and $130,000.
• 401k plan with a 5% company match.
• Two weeks of paid time off (PTO).
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Candidate can be based anywhere on east coast (NJ, PA, GA, MA, or FL based candidates preferred)

Interested? Apply today.

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