Integrated Logistics Solution Development and Consulting Manager
Kuehne+NagelIt's more than a job When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine. The Integrated Logistics Solution Development and Consulting (IL SD) Manager develops and manages the design of customer-specific end-to-end supply chain solutions from early sales cycle involvement until handover to implementation. This includes due diligence, opportunity assessment, cross-Business Unit internal alignment, business case & IL value proposition development, and presentation of commercial offer. How you create impact Lead Solution Development projects during Integrated Logistics sales cycles from initial contact through to customer negotiations and business case approval Prepare and conduct Value Assessments with existing IL customers in order to grow the business and to further lock customers into our value proposition further strengthening our long-term partnerships and generating additional GP Facilitate customer / internal workshops to create a trustful relationship to understand supply chain needs and to assess potential value of optimization Assess customer’s logistics data, processes and information to identify supply chain disconnects and improve logistics processes, evaluate different supply chain solutions with regard to costs, time, and quality Quantify respective value of proposed solution and compile a business case to demonstrate value proposition Make decisions on own initiative after having evaluated all facts and associated risks as required Manage, monitor and take ownership for the delivery of customer proposals/responses. Ensure all solutions are aligned with the operational and implementation functions to ensure a seamless handover throughout the customer engagement cycle Contribute to regional initiatives and workshops, share ideas and best practices Ensure solution design and documentation follows Kuehne + Nagel Integrated Logistics’ governance process (e.g. Zero Failure and commercial guidelines) and customer requested formats and requirements What we would like you to bring Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics or Industrial Engineering/Business Administration with a focus on Supply Chain Management, Logistics or related fields Project Management 2-5 years preferred International experiecne 0-2 years Logistics/operational experience in industry or with logistics provider Working knowledge of Project Management disciplines and proven analytical and conceptual working capabilites Structured process analysis and process documentation skills with an aptitude to comprehend compiles scenarios at speed Excellent communication and facilitation skilles both one-on-one and in groups with an ability to analize and effectively communicate with varius teams and stakeholders including working effectively and flexibly in a virtual team environment Able to participate in numerous projects at once - administrative and organizational skills are a must Excellent knowledge in MS Office (specifically in Excel and PowerPoint) What's in it for you There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. Here is what else you get from us: We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. Kuehne+Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne+Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry…