Solution Design

Job Description Position: Solutions Design - Executive Role title Assistant Manager/Senior Executive Solutions Design Corporate Division Supply Chain Solutions Department Logistics Engineering Overall, Role Purpose 1. To analyze multi facet information and design cost-effective, operationally feasible solution to meet customer requirements. 2. Support operation in re- engineering of current process / setup to sustain cost competitiveness. Reports to Head Solution Design KEY SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: Key Skills / Competencies Knowledge of warehousing, transportation, and broader supply chain topics Strong Knowledge of the Logistics Business Advanced Computer Proficiency Strong knowledge of layouting and modeling tools such as AUTOCAD/SketchUP Know-how of process flow diagrams, time & motion studies Strong analytical skills Communication/ Presentation Commercially astute Customer centric Innovative thinking Expected years of experience (Minimum) 4 to 6 years logistics solution design Consulting experience (would be desirable) Expected Educational Qualifications Bachelor's in science or Engineering preferred Education and/or Experience Requirements: Must be able to communicate fluent in English, both verbal and written. Proven working experience as a Solutions Designer Physical Demands: Ability to work beyond shifts if a need arises. Ability to travel 15 days a month (domestic) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To work closely with sales & various stakeholders to review contractual commitments and customer supply chain requirements Communicate with the client and understand their pain areas and exact scope of the RFQ. Provide analysis and design support in the pursuit of new business, operational implementations, and re-engineering initiatives Responsible for formulation of commercial proposals based on thorough understanding of client's strategy and requirements. In-depth data analysis of throughput, seasonal and monthly trend, storage volume analysis responsible for providing; the cost-effective commercial solution with effective reduction in fixed and variable cost, by carrying out different cost and resource modelling. Collect and analyze data relating to logistics operations For RFP & RFQ, to carry out activity-based cost calculations on infrastructure/costing/pricing information Conduct operational studies to determine key market trends & dynamic, technologies landscape etc Drive improvement or redesigning of Supply chain or logistics process & solution Utilize appropriate software tools such as AUTO CAD, Power BI, to determine logistics support requirements, such as, facility details, layout design, warehouse space forecasting and resource planning, inventory, transportation Determine optimal logistics operating solutions for customers Clearly outline solutions in appropriate formats for presentation to customers. Participate in customer presentations where required Working closely with an internal warehousing team and operation manager to deploy automation and increase overall productivity for current business reducing peak variable cost. Solutions Design Process: To gather data collection and verification of assigned project To discuss designed solutions with SD head, LE Head, operation team and BD team before submission To generate and update documents for knowledge management based on individual experience of BD and projects completed. To innovate and improve in working practices facilitating to the development of the team methodology To promote the best practice with peer manner and team attitude. For example, development of resource planning, development of Knowledge Management To act as the internal focal point for access to Logistics Solutions expertise To ensure that all recommended solutions, implementation plans, meet the requirements To report on agreed format on monthly basis, information required for development team meetings Develop effective customer presentation of the appropriate solutions as part of the pursuit teams To develop a database of Property, MHE, Costs, and all other information used in developing Solutions