Job Description

Senior Consultant- Solution Design

Job Scope:

To analyze multifaceted information and design cost-effective, operationally feasible solutions to meet customer requirements while supporting operations in re-engineering current processes to maintain cost competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise with DHL customers and business development staff to understand customer supply chain requirements.
• Provide analysis and design support for new business, operational implementations, and re-engineering initiatives.
• Collect and analyze data related to logistics operations.
• Determine optimal logistics operating solutions for customers.
• Utilize appropriate software tools for developing, modelling, evaluating, and selecting solution options.
• Clearly outline solutions in appropriate formats for customer presentations and participate in these presentations as required.
• Manage consultancy projects as needed.
• Provide guidance to subordinates in complex solutions design.
• Support continuous improvement activities for current operations.
• Act as the internal focal point for access to Logistics Solutions expertise.
• Develop effective customer presentations of the appropriate solutions as part of pursuit teams.

Experience & Qualification

• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of logistics solution design experience or 12+ years of logistics operations management in warehousing or transport.
• Consulting experience is desirable.
• Degree in a relevant discipline (engineering degree preferred).

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of warehousing, transportation, and broader supply chain topics.
• Strong knowledge of the logistics business.
• Advanced computer proficiency.
• Understanding of modelling/simulation/CAD tools such as Paragon, CAPS, CAST, AutoCAD, or CLASS (desirable).
• Knowledge of process flow diagrams and time & motion studies.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Commercially astute with a customer-centric approach.
• Self-starter, result-driven, flexible, and innovative.
• Reliable team player with tenacity and an energizing presence.