Crane Worldwide Logistics

Solution Design Manager

Crane Worldwide Logistics$85K — $110K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Business preferred.
  • 10 years of experience in industrial engineering or supply chain management.
  • 5-10 years in warehouse layout, engineering, or design, particularly in 3PL, e-commerce, or CPG industries.
  • Hands-on experience with innovative warehouse solutions focusing on cost and efficiency.
  • Strong computer skills with tools like Excel, PowerPoint, SQL, and Power BI.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and develop solutions for warehousing and fulfillment opportunities.
  • Collaborate with engineering and IT teams on optimal layouts and process flows.
  • Maintain communication with teams during solution development.
  • Develop strategies for warehouse services considering different market factors.
  • Document scope of work for contract logistics opportunities.
  • Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies.
  • Support sales by creating high-quality presentations.
  • Stay informed on advancements in warehouse automation and technology.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment fostering innovative solutions.
  • Opportunity for professional development and industry advancement.
  • Engagement in a dynamic and evolving field of warehouse logistics.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and automation.
Full Job Description
Essential Job Functions

RFP Support

  • Analyzes complex warehousing and fulfillment opportunities and develops solutions aligned to win strategy.
  • Works with Solutions Engineering and IT Product Owners to develop the optimal layout, material, and process flows for each solution.
  • Maintain effective communication across all team members as the solution develops.
  • Develop and maintain solution strategies for warehouse services, including storage, handling, and value-added services, considering cost factors, market conditions, and profitability goals.
  • Maintain thorough documentation of the scope of work and assumptions for all contract logistics opportunities.
  • Identify potential risks and propose alternatives to mitigate risk.
  • Actively support the sales process and create high quality, client facing visual presentation content.
  • Stay up to date with industry advancements in automation, robotics, and warehouse technologies, evaluating their potential impact on cost savings, efficiency, and scalability within specific solutions.
  • Identify areas for improvement in pricing strategies, tools, and processes and work with the team to implement enhancements.


Active Deployment

  • Ensure newly implemented solutions are aligned with customer requirements and Crane business objectives.
  • Partner with Solutions Engineering, IT Product Owner, and Operations to propose solution enhancements to existing Crane station operations.


Other Skills & Abilities

  • Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills, including the ability to translate complex designs, concepts, and regulations into terms readily understood
  • 5-10 years of experience in warehouse layout, engineering, and design in industries such as third-party logistics (3PL), e-commerce, retail distribution, manufacturing, or consumer packaged goods (CPG).
  • Hands on experience developing and implementing innovative warehouse solutions that balance cost, efficiency, and scalability.
  • Expertise in designing warehouse strategies including put-away, picking, replenishment, slotting optimization, and overall workflow design to improve efficiency and throughput.
  • Experience working within warehouse management systems (WMS) and integrating automation into operational workflows.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze total cost of ownership (TCO) and ROI for various warehouse strategies and automation solutions.
  • Strong understanding of supply chain and logistics best practices to drive operational improvements
  • Must have strong computer skills associated with the utilization of Excel, PowerPoint, Smart Sheets, Visio, Access, SQL, Power BI, etc.


Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree required (Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Business preferred)
  • 10 years of experience in industrial engineering, business process management, operations & supply chain management, or equivalent


Physical Requirements

  • Job requires the ability to use vision, adjust focus and work on a standard computer screen.
  • Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment.
  • Job will require presence on-site at the assigned work location.
  • Job requires attendance and dependability.


Minimum Requirements

  • Must be eligible to work in the United States for any company in an ongoing capacity without company sponsorship
  • Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position

About Crane Worldwide Logistics

Crane Worldwide Logistics is a global logistics company that provides customized supply chain solutions to various industries. The company offers air freight, ocean freight, customs brokerage, warehousing and distribution, and other logistics services. Crane Worldwide Logistics operates in more than 120 locations across 30 countries. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Learn more about Crane Worldwide Logistics
Size
2,500 employees
Industry
Founded
2008

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