Senior Solutions Design Manager Europe & MEA – Warehouse Design

Overview

BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE. DHL Supply Chain is the world’s leading contract logistics provider that combines value-added and management services with fulfillment and distribution. At DHL Supply Chain we are committed to looking after tomorrow and today with our Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy. We’re proud of our international reach, bringing together people with a wide range of skills, experiences, cultures, and viewpoints. We see the diversity of our employees as a genuine strength and we’re proud of our supportive work environment where employees are given the tools and training they need to learn, grow and succeed.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for the position of Senior Solutions Design Manager Europe & MEA – Warehouse Design. In this position you will play a crucial role to lead and strategize complex warehouse design projects across our Europe & MEA countries and clusters. You will collaborate closely with our commercial team to understand customer requirements and co-develop impactful technical solutions where you can showcase your expertise, drive customer success, and shape the future of warehouse design!

This is an individual contributor role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design high technical/commercial warehouse solutions together with the project team
• Model scenarios of current and future operational solutions, and present and advise alternative cost-benefit analysis and value models
• Advise the customer in new and innovative solutions which address the customer\'s needs and demonstrate clear solution fit
• Support the development of a commercial framework for your proposed innovative solution with Business Development & Key Account Managers in order to achieve DSC\'s growth, contract retention, and continuous improvement objectives.
• Learn, grow, and become the driver of sustainability and innovation for our customers

What we need from you

• 5 to 8 years experience in logistics or end-to-end supply chain
• Previous exposure to modeling and designing of complex warehousing solutions or domestic transport network, logistics/site operations, etc.
• Previous experience/knowledge in project management within supply chain environment
• Advanced knowledge in data analysis using Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage and influence key stakeholders
• Ability to work successfully in a complex and international environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks
• A master’s degree in (or with a focus on) Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Industrial Engineering
• English & German fluency at business level

What can you bring as a plus?

• Experience in technical sales
• Good understanding of all solutions design tools, techniques, and procedures
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, CAD, SketchUp or similar tools
• Warehouse Automation
• Any further European language will be a plus

What do we offer?

• Full-time position with flexible working time
• Hybrid working environment
• Competitive salary package in the logistics provider sector
• Great career and personal development opportunities within the whole multi-national DHL organization and within the Solutions Design department, depending on the competencies and career aspirations of our Solutions Designers
• Work in a supportive, internationally diverse team in a multicultural environment
• Exposure to suppliers and key players in the logistics industry
• Other local employee benefits

We are looking forward to receiving your application. Yuji Tsuzuki is happy to answer your questions at