Head - Solution Design - Logistics Firm

Key activities :

- Liaise with customers and business development staff to understand customer supply chain requirements

- Provide analysis and design support in the pursuit of new business, operational implementations and re-engineering initiatives

- Collect and analyze data relating to logistics operations.

- Determine optimal logistics operating solutions for customers

- Utilize appropriate software tools for developing, modeling, evaluating and selecting appropriate solution options

- Clearly outline solutions in appropriate formats for presentation to customers. Participate in customer presentations where required.

- Manage consultancy projects as required

- Provide guidance to to subordinates in complex solutions design

Key capabilities / Competencies :

- Knowledge of warehousing, transportation and broader supply chain topics

- Strong Knowledge of the Logistics Business

- Advanced Computer Proficiency

- Understanding of modeling/simulation/CAD tools such as Paragon, CAPS, CAST, AutoCAD or CLASS is desirable.

- Know-how of process flow diagrams, time & motion studies

- Analytical skills

- Communication/ Presentation

- Commercially astute

- Customer centric

- Self Starter

- Result Driven

- Flexible & Innovative

- Reliable Team Player

- Tenacious

- Energizing

Expected years of experience (Minimum) :

- 8 to 10 years logistics solution design experience and/or

- 8 years logistics operations management in warehousing or transport

- Consulting experience (would be desirable)