[Hiring] Senior Manager, Solutions Design @DSV

Role Description

The purpose of this role is to support the America Region Solution Design Team in achieving organic and new sales growth targets within focus markets, verticals and products. The ideal candidate will use their engineering, communication and analytical skills to lead the development of innovative, effective and compelling supply chain solutions that differentiate DSV’s supply chain solutions design and execution capabilities to external and internal customers.

• 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 practice and innovative ideas with members of Solution team.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Solutions design and/or operations management experience in the Hi-Tech, Auto, Industrial, Healthcare, Retail and/or FMCG verticals.
• Thorough understanding of Warehouse Operations, Data Mining/Data Analysis, P&L analysis, Return Calculations and Pricing Strategies.
• Strong commercial acumen with direct experience in development of a wide variety of pricing structures.
• Operations management and/or implementation management experience is a plus.

Requirements

• Excellent computer software skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, VISIO required.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Power Query/Power Sheets, simulation software and/or network modeling software is a plus.
• English (reading, writing, verbal).
• 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.
• Strong analytical skills required.
• Strong leadership skills required.
• Must be a self-starter with a positive attitude to overcome problems quickly and effectively.
• Willing to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Benefits

• For this position, the expected base pay range is $140,000.00 – $170,000.00 Annually.
• Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location.
• Information regarding DSV’s benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase.