| Location | Mickleton, NJ |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Salary | $108,000–$130,000 Per Year |
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
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