Solution Design Manager - Polesworth, England

Job summary

As a Maersk Solutions Design Manager, you will be an integral part of establishing our Contract Logistics capabilities and growth in UKI. You will be a key driver for growth using a strong analytical approach to act as a trusted advisor on designing and solutioning warehouse proposals supporting the local sales organizations to win large scale opportunities.

Responsibilities

• In support of customer proposals, you will support in the design of solutions including warehouse layouts, staffing and equipment resource calculations, IT requirements, operational processes and flows, costs - all in accordance with HSSE and quality requirements.
• You will assist in the development and preparation of new logistics concepts and value propositions based on identified best technical and organizational solutions including automation.
• Engage pro-actively in the sales process for contract logistics opportunities, to act as a technical support to area sales safe-guarding operational viability of the solutions sold.
• Build market and product knowledge and ensure this information is shared with all relevant stakeholders, and colleagues in the wider business.

Qualifications

• Experience in International Supply Chains with an understanding of the value drivers of supply chain and how that can help customers deliver value to their business.
• Strong Contract Logistics 3PL experience
• Focused on customer needs and have a data driven approach with the ability to analyse and make the translation into appropriate solutions and action plans.
• Strong Warehouse and Distribution operational background and understanding, incl. extensive knowledge of technologies that support warehousing processes, automation and modelling warehouse solutions, with proven vertical specific understanding on trade / regulatory / statutory and security compliance requirements and technological solutions.
• Numerate, financially astute and analytical with knowledge of Logistics processes and solution design outlines and methodologies,
• Solid technology skills that include a comprehensive understanding of WMS requirements.
• Enjoys collaboration and with proven track record in a matrix, multi-cultural organisation, building strong relationships and networks both locally and internationally.
• Agile and self-starter Strong that enjoys working in a high pace and versatile environment.

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