National Solutions Design Manager at DB Schenker

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the operational work stream in the implementation of new business wins and operational change projects.
• Work with the Operations teams and Business Development to support the verification of solution design and define operational processes and procedures.
• Support in the management of Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Analysis and interpretation of data to design robust, fit for purpose operating solutions focusing on strategic sectors/services.
• Manage a team of Solutions coordinators, project controllers and administrators to high performance outcomes for the team.
• Ensure the operational work stream deliverables are managed to time, cost and quality 
• Guide operations through the testing and training of new systems.
• Utilise relevant Project Management tools and practices across all projects. 
• Lead project teams to ensure new operations are successfully integrated.
• Management of due diligence process for acquisitions and transfer of new operations.
• Develop and promote change management best practice to both internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent (BTech/BEng Degree Industrial Engineering or Bcom Logistics).
• 2-5 years' experience in Logistics/Supply Chain Planning and Solution Design with focus on Contract Logistics/Warehousing. 
• Minimum 5+ years in a management role in professional environment.
• Confident in Presentation Skills – Internal and External.
• Flair for innovation within the Supply Chain space.
• Ability to develop individuals and establish a positive team dynamic.
• Experience in improving business processes.
• Quick thinking and ability to make decisions quickly with corrective action to ensure problems are overcome.
• Experience with creating, analyzing and maintaining budgets.
• Excellent communication, written and presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills and decision-making skills.
• Proven project implementation experience in both operational and administrative roles.
• Demonstrate awareness of key drivers to project success and is able to identify and approach potential obstacles in sufficient time to limit or negate their impact.
• Ability to support and lead the implementation of new operations.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to perform to tight deadlines. 
• An effective and confident communicator able to present information in a clear and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing. 
• Ability to build customer and project teams.
• Good working knowledge of Information Systems. 
• High degree of numeracy and analytical skills. 
• Financial awareness - understands dynamics of 'open/ closed book' contracts.
• Possesses a high level of drive and energy and an overriding commitment to service delivery.
• Good at planning and organizing.
• MS Excel (Advance level).
• MS PowerPoint (Proficient level).
• MS Access (Optional).
• AutoCAD/Class (Optional).
• MS Visio (Optional).
• SAP (Preferred) / alternate WMS knowledge.