Bachelor's or advanced degree in relevant fields such as Supply Chain or Logistics.
Minimum of 2 years' experience in supply chain management or logistics roles.
Proficient in Excel and familiar with basic SQL for data querying.
Skilled in data mining and simulation for supply chain opportunities.
Familiarity with logistics-related and transportation management systems.
Responsibilities
Lead implementation and hands-on execution of supply chain solutions for clients.
Act as a subject matter expert in supply chain optimization.
Support business requirement definitions and process design for clients.
Research best transportation practices for existing and future projects.
Identify cost-saving initiatives and manage their implementation.
Quantify value propositions using rigorous data analysis.
Communicate project activities to stakeholders internally and externally.
Benefits
In-office role offers a collaborative work environment.
Opportunity to develop expertise in supply chain optimization.
Engagement with diverse client projects and challenges.
Exposure to industry trends and competitive intelligence.
Full-time schedule with customary work hours of 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Full Job Description
Position Title: Solutions Engineer
This is a in office role in Atlanta, Georgia or Dallas, Texas
Purpose/Job Function:
The Solution Engineer will play a key role in developing and implementing supply chain solutions for our current and prospective customers. The Solution Engineer will be responsible for providing valuable insight into network design and shipment and route optimization for our customers. The Solution Engineer will design and build models to solve complex optimization problems. The position will also provide analytical support carrier sourcing activities.
Essential Functions:
Able to lead all aspects of supply chain and transportation solutions for clients including demonstrations, implementation, hands-on execution of configuration, testing and deployment support.
Subject matter expert (SME) for supply chain optimization.
Provide subject matter expertise to support business requirement definition, process design, and implementation of processes. Document and maintain functional requirements
Research and analyze best transportation practices for existing and future clients.
Develop an understanding of customer processes to enhance cross-functional initiatives and effectively communicate/integrate solution improvements.
Develop and identify cost savings initiatives and manage projects through implementation.
Develop and quantify value propositions by identifying opportunities through rigorous data collection and analysis.
Communicate and collaborate project activities to key stakeholders both internally and with clients
Research root cause of issues, recommend improvements in existing processes and implement action plans
Monitor industry trends and competitive intelligence to ensure AFS provides timely adjustments on service offerings and pricing positions.
Establish and execute a standard approach for responding to request for proposals (RFPs) in support of a specific client or prospect.
Analytically fluent in pricing and cost data, capable of independently performing quantitative analysis to support client-facing recommendations.
Qualification/Requirements:
Bachelor's or advanced degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or other technical and/or analytical field
2 years of experience in key functional areas: supply chain management, logistics, decision support systems/technology, transportation management, distribution, or procurement functional responsibilities
Advanced Excel proficiency and basic SQL or equivalent data querying capabilities.
Experience in data mining and generating simulations to identify and scope opportunities within the customer's supply chain.
Experience with various data modeling and network optimization platforms
Experience in multiple logistics-related systems and transportation management systems
Experience collecting and analyzing data for modeling, network optimization and/or transportation redesign purposes
Experience preparing and delivering presentations
Strong project management skills
Working Conditions/Physical Demands:
The Solutions Engineer will sit in front of a computer for long hours at a time responding to emails, communicating with carriers, and entering financial data. Staring at the computer may cause eye irritation or even muscle strain.
The job as Logistics Business Analyst does not require any strenuous or physical activity.
Customary Work Hours: 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday
