Full Job Description
Integrated Logistics Solution Development and Consulting Manager
The Integrated Logistics Solution Development and Consulting (IL SD) Manager develops and manages the design of customer-specific end-to-end supply chain solutions from early sales cycle involvement until handover to implementation. This includes due diligence, opportunity assessment, cross-Business Unit internal alignment, business case & IL value proposition development, and presentation of commercial offer.
How you create impact
• Lead Solution Development projects during Integrated Logistics sales cycles from initial contact through to customer negotiations and business case approval
• Prepare and conduct Value Assessments with existing IL customers in order to grow the business and to further lock customers into our value proposition further strengthening our long-term partnerships and generating additional GP
• Facilitate customer / internal workshops to create a trustful relationship to understand supply chain needs and to assess potential value of optimization
• Assess customer's logistics data, processes and information to identify supply chain disconnects and improve logistics processes, evaluate different supply chain solutions with regard to costs, time, and quality
• Quantify respective value of proposed solution and compile a business case to demonstrate value proposition
• Make decisions on own initiative after having evaluated all facts and associated risks as required
• Manage, monitor and take ownership for the delivery of customer proposals/responses.
• Ensure all solutions are aligned with the operational and implementation functions to ensure a seamless handover throughout the customer engagement cycle
• Contribute to regional initiatives and workshops, share ideas and best practices
• Ensure solution design and documentation follows Kuehne + Nagel Integrated Logistics' governance process (e.g. Zero Failure and commercial guidelines) and customer requested formats and requirements
What we would like you to bring
• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics or Industrial Engineering/Business Administration with a focus on Supply Chain Management, Logistics or related fields
• Project Management 2-5 years preferred
• International experiecne 0-2 years
• Logistics/operational experience in industry or with logistics provider
• Working knowledge of Project Management disciplines and proven analytical and conceptual working capabilites
• Structured process analysis and process documentation skills with an aptitude to comprehend compiles scenarios at speed
• Excellent communication and facilitation skilles both one-on-one and in groups with an ability to analize and effectively communicate with varius teams and stakeholders including working effectively and flexibly in a virtual team environment
• Able to participate in numerous projects at once - administrative and organizational skills are a must
• Excellent knowledge in MS Office (specifically in Excel and PowerPoint)
What's in it for you
There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. Here is what else you get from us:
We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment.