Logistics Project Manager

Job Description

BRIEF OVERVIEWTo support the Business Development Team in the pursuit of warehousing logistics business and assisting current operations with commercial evaluations. You will analyse data and devise warehouse and supply chain solutions for customers as part of business development and contract renewal projects. In this role you will be responsible for designing solutions and developing activity-based costing models for complex tenders. In this role you will support multifaceted operations based on a detailed understanding of client needs, along with contributing to the overall facility layout and design, also determining appropriate equipment to support the concept of operations.Reporting to the General Manager Business Development UK &I you will provide effective proposal support through the delivery of operationally sound and pragmatic warehouse solutions. You will manage the tender process from RFI through to RFQ and will be involved in the collection, data gap identification and final data analysis which will support and underpin the solution design. Customer contact at all levels through to the presentation stage will already be natural to you.You will be comfortable with most industry sectors and their route to market and will already be aware of the focus required to succeed by the development of ECOM solutions. You will understand the relationship of process flow, data analysis, benchmarking , operational input, WMS, and how all these things need to come together to create the best optimized and flexible solutions for our customers.Our ideal candidate will already have solutions design experience within the 3PL market or via in-house operations. You will have a thorough understanding of warehouse operations and understand layouts, inventory analysis, inbound flows and picking methodologies.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES· Analyse data, determine assumptions based on referral to existing customers and discuss these internally and with prospects.· Design of complete and correct cost models and P&L analyses for tenders.· Detect possible improvements in logistical processes· Design (improvements in) logistical processes· Communication with prospects and customers to get insight in their wishes and demands in their supply chain· Communication with other departments in order to achieve the best possible concepts· Design and presentation of warehouse processes and determination of costs involved· Participation in meetings/ calls with prospects and customers· Design and present several different logistical solutions to offer in tenders· Keep up with latest trends and innovations in warehousing and logistics.· Analysing, designing and improving warehouse-, supply chain- and logistic processes· Effectuation of cost models and P&L analyses for both new and existing operations· Customer communications, presentations and proposals· Guidance of new-business implementationsSKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS· Desirable Education: degree qualified· Experience:· 3 years of logistics / warehouse operational experience with ideally a varied experience in logistics roles· Or 5 years of Business Development Experience· Experience in multiple warehouse automation applications· E-commerce experience including starting up small to large volume solutions· Experience in implementation· Specialist Knowledge & Skills· Diligent use of activity-based costing models· Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Work, Power Point and Visio)· Centre of Gravity tools experience· Insight into a Warehouse Management Systems allowing for understanding of system capabilities· Interpersonal & Other Skills· Exceptional analytical skills, high level accuracy and attention to detail· Interpersonal communication and language skills· Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously· Able to develop and deliver presentations to managers and executives· Keeps informed of technical changes and industry trendsABOUT DSV CAREERSDo you want to be part of something 55,000 times bigger than youThat’s how many colleagues you’ll have on a journey towards connecting the world and making your mark.We believe that people are able to achieve their potential if they take ownership of their own career. That’s why we’ll give you every opportunity to do just that.People are at the core of who we are - the drive, talent and devotion they bring to the table every day are what make DSV the exciting place it is. It’s a dynamic and fast-moving environment with rapid decisions at every level - where ambition meets teamwork in an effort to face challenges, succeed, move forward and make a difference. We care about your opportunity to influence the path of your career, whether you want to advance locally or look for adventures abroad. With a massive global reach and offices in more than 80 countries, the opportunities are plenty.If you have the right drive, the right talent and enjoy responsibility, we’ll give you the support you need to explore the reach of your potential.We are freight forwarders, salespeople, accountants, forklift drivers, IT engineers, specialists and countless others - and we all made the choice to forward our careers.Join us and forward your career at DSV. Required skills

Data Analysis

3PL

Solutions Design

Keyskills :
3PL