Solution Design Manager

YOUR ROLE

To provide technical support for creating logistics solutions to (potential) CEVA customers and internal operations, typically involving warehouse design, transport design, and/or supply chain (re-)design. To provide hands-on support in the implementation of projects and in driving continuous improvement programs with effective saving initiatives.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Provide technical design support for logistics solutions, including data gathering and analysis, process design, lay-out design, costing of the solution, and sensitivity analysis while applying CEVA’s commercial guidelines. Take a leading role in generating required results in improvement or implementation processes. Undertakes and co-ordinates projects, i.e. researches and analyses customer activities, identifies trends / significant findings, reports and provides detailed written and oral presentations to management and customers on findings of individual projects. Support implementation of client solutions including recruitment of staff, managing the contract facility, making recommendations and implementing process improvements. Develop and maintains business specific cost and budget models. Develop a strong understanding of financial models, contract budget models and contract budget development. Develop, maintain and improve existing and potential customer service standards as well as advanced methodologies for analyzing client data. Accompany handover of successful proposals to CEVA Operations during the project implementation phase, develops an awareness of the issues which are pertinent to operational implementation and develops appropriate solutions. Identify and discuss the feasibility of pursuing new business opportunities with specific potential clients with BD management and takes action as agreed. Assist Business Development staff with specific tasks as necessary and implements measures to achieve the overall departmental goals more effectively. Perform other functions as necessary or as assigned.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or similar. Relevant working experience in logistics and supply chain, consulting, and/or manufacturing. Relevant working experience in Solution Design as Engineer / Analyst. Experience in presenting solution proposals to (potential) customers. Experience with implementation projects. Warehousing, transport, supply chain design, industrial engineering, manufacturing. Understanding of transportation systems, warehousing systems, financial modeling, and integrated logistics

Strong working knowledge of MS office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint. Understanding of financial concepts and financial management. Commercial sense. Project management skills

Able to read, write and speak English fluently. Able to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team, which reflects in strong engagement / presentation skills. Ambition to learn and grow knowledge of solutions design. ‘Can-do’ mentality and positive attitude

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement, pension, health, and life assurance. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.

If you are interested in being part of our team, apply in the offer. CEVA is a company that guarantees equal opportunities for all its employees and offers a professional career to all professionals who participate in the Supply Chain as well as in Support departments.