Solutions Designer

International Permanent USD108,000 - USD130,000 per year View 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.
  • Permanent opportunity with a global supply chain and logistics provider
  • Competitive salary, bonus elligible, and benefits offered

About Our Client

My client is a global supply chain and logistics solutions provider

Job 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

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

* 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

What's on 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.

Contact
Sarah Jones
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7085021

Job summary

Sector
Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector
Supply Chain Management
Industry
Transport & Distribution
Where
International
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sarah Jones
Job Reference
JN-082026-7085021
 

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