Bachelor's Degree or 4 years equivalent work experience required
Master's Degree in engineering, logistics, or supply chain preferred
5+ years experience in Supply Chain required
Solutions Design experience preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and PowerBI
Strong analytical skills with the ability to summarize large data sets
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities
Leads analytical support on large, complex projects, often transformational in nature
Designs new tools and processes for Integrated Logistics Design discipline
Incorporates diverse skills into design work, including statistics and operations research
Acts as a trusted business advisor and subject matter expert
Presents multi-discipline solutions and supports continuous improvement initiatives
Provides leadership and training to internal associates
Develops and administers KPIs for effective route optimization and planning
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage
Discounted Stock Purchase program
General Bonus Plan
Generous PTO policy
Full Job Description
The Solution Design Manager role has a national salary range of $85,000- $150,000.
DHL Supply Chain offers multiple benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Discounted Stock Purchase, General Bonus Plan and a generous PTO policy.
Job Description
Carries out design processes for Contract Logistics Americas in the application of extensive analytical techniques and concepts of assigned disciplines (e.g., facility design, dedicated fleet delivery, transportation analyses, and network supply chain design). Provides design expertise with specialized ability to create and make recommendations to ensure the successful outcome of projects while displaying a customer-centric focus. Assists in development of tools, processes, and team development.
Leads analytical support on pursuit, implementation, consulting, and re-engineering projects. Typically projects are large and complex. Projects may be transformational in nature, with less defined scope.
Designs new tools and processes for Integrated Logistics Design discipline. Provides leadership, guidance, training, and daily direction to team regarding discipline's tools and processes.
Incorporates appropriate skills into design work (e.g., statistics, operations research, organizational behavior, finance, accounting, information technology, etc.).
Identified as a trusted business advisor and recognized as a subject matter expert.
Presents large, complex, multi-discipline solutions. Supports continuous improvement initiatives through development and validation of innovative logistics design solutions.
Provides leadership, direction, training, development, and daily guidance to internal associates.
Provides accurate data that can be used for continuous improvement and/or business pursuit activities.
May develop and administer KPI's to ensure effective measurement and maximization requirements through effective inbound, cross-dock, and outbound route optimization and planning.
May work with customer and supported DHL Supply Chain business units to ensure that DHL Supply Chain receives appropriate credit for customer cost savings generation and additional revenue opportunities that result.
May participate in relationship management with customers, operations management, suppliers, and customer's strategic planning partners.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree or 4 years equivalent work experience, required
Master's Degree in engineering, logistics and supply chain, preferred
5+ years experience in Supply Chain, required
Solutions Design experience, preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and PowerBI
Ability to analyze large data set and summarize information effectively and concisely
Excellent verbal and written communication
Ability to present deliverables effectively to varying audience levels
Ability to facilitate discussion within a group
Team player with strong people skills
Problem solving and innovative mindset
Ability to compare different solution options and conduct ROI analysis
Ability to grasp the big picture while maintaining attention to details
Continuous learning of industry knowledge and new tools and processes
About DHL Group
DHL Group is a German multinational package delivery and supply chain management company. It is part of the larger Deutsche Post DHL Group. DHL operates in over 220 countries and territories worldwide, making it the most international company in the world. With a workforce exceeding 550,000 employees, DHL is one of the largest employers in the world.
