Integrated Logistics Solution Development and Consulting Manager
Kuehne + Nagel, Can be based anywhere
Integrated Logistics Solution Development and Consulting Manager
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Kuehne + Nagel, Can be based anywhere
- Full time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted today, 11 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Full Job Description
- Lead solution development projects during Integrated Logistics sales cycles from initial contact through to customer negotiations and business case approval
- 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' project governance process and customer requested formats and requirements.
The Integrated Logistics Solution Development department 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 development, and commercial offer. If you possess a strong supply chain management or operations background, this could be an interesting step forward in your career., A Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics or Industrial Engineering/Business Administration with a focus on Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related fields is desirable; - Working knowledge of project management disciplines and proven analytical and conceptual working capabilities;
- Experience in different project types e.g., different industries, business units, regions, scope/scale, duration;
- Structured process analysis and process documentation skills with an aptitude to comprehend complex scenarios at speed;
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills, both one-on-one and in groups with an ability to analyze and effectively communicate with various teams and stakeholders including working effectively and flexibly in a virtual team environment;
- Able to participate in numerous projects at once - organizational and administrative skills are a must;
- Excellent knowledge in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel and PowerPoint);
- Language skills: Excellent English language skills and another European language;
- Willingness to travel in Europe.