Senior Manager, Solutions Design

Role Overview

• Lead multiple large-scale operational solutions design projects simultaneously
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time
• Ensure full compliance to the DSV Solution Design and Rules of Engagement process at all times
• Lead direct interface with customers through all phases of solution design and, as needed, implementation planning
• Lead analysis of customer Request for Proposal information and data including identifying critical gaps and developing effective assumptions where required
• Ability to deal effectively with ambiguous situations and interpret customer information and data
• Leads operational design for new business including data needs assessment and collection, facility layouts, process design, staff planning, equipment specification, budgeting, pricing, assumptions documentation and proposal development
• Accountable for accuracy and content of the Solution Design response
• Lead interface between internal functional groups throughout new business proposal development process ensuring effective communication and awareness across all internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and lead internal and external customer presentations demonstrating solution approach and company capabilities
• Project Management and/or engineering support for new business implementations or operational enhancements as required
• Keeps abreast of relevant supply chain industry information, handling and storage equipment innovations, supply chain technology and operational best practices to drive innovation
• Keeps abreast of current DSV customer base and operating solutions for use in developing new solutions
• Shares relevant industry information, design best practices, and innovative ideas with members of Solution team

Requirements

• Bachelor degree required, preferably in engineering
• 7+ years working in contract logistics warehousing and/or manufacturing support solutions design within the third-party logistics industry preferred but similar experience in operational design and implementation outside of the third-party logistics industry is acceptable
• Solutions design and/or operations management experience in the Hi-Tech, Auto, Industrial, Healthcare, Retail and/or FMCG verticals
• Strong commercial accumen with direct experience in development a wide variety of pricing structures including but not limited to fixed / variable, fully variable and cost – plus.
• Ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of market competitive pricing
• Operations management and/or implementation management experience is a plus
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and to build strong rapport and credibility both internally and externally
• Previous experience at consulting companies with a supply chain focus or in the third-party logistics industry is a plus
• Strives for results. Discovers, meets and strives to exceed the needs of customers (external, internal and team members). Sets high standards
• Thorough understanding of Warehouse Operations, Data Mining/Data Analysis, P&L analysis, Return Calculations and Pricing Strategies.
• Strong analytical skills required
• Strong leadership skills required
• Must be a self-starter with a positive attitude to overcome problems quickly and effectively and be able to work without detailed supervision
• Understands the company's competitive strengths. Effectively considers appropriate external factors (relating to consumers, customers, competitors etc.) in developing content for proposal responses and presentations
• Fluent in English
• Excellent computer software skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, VISIO required.
• Experience with AutoCAD, MS Access, simulation software and/or network modeling software is a plus
• 15% to 25% travel

Benefits

• eligible benefits