Solution Design Manager - Melbourne, Australia - LF Logistics (Australia) Pty Limited

Description

Maersk is a global expert in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organisation reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.

With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics. Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

We Offer

As part of Maersk's strategic intent to support customers' supply chain needs end-to-end as a trusted partner, we have recently acquired a logistics company, with its Asia-Pacific wide footprint and industry leading fulfilment capabilities. This role offers an excellent opportunity for the right candidate. You will be exposed to exciting challenges and be a pioneer in a rapidly transforming company, a scope to expand your reach with internal and external people network, and lasting development opportunities within Maersk.

You will play a key role in evolving the contract logistics product and get hands on experience in leading Contract Logistics Solution Design for customer pursuits and new markets, and drive standardization and proof of concept building for automation initiatives. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment driven by Values, Customer and People Orientation. You will get to focus on creating valuable relations and work with high performing teams in an environment where you will be valued, recognized and rewarded.

Reporting to the Divisional Manager – Solution Design or Divisional Manager - Automation, this position is primarily responsible for developing warehouse design solutions for new business opportunities in partnership with business development, operations, and operations excellence teams, while supporting the standardization and proof of concept building for warehouse automation. This role is open to be based in Sydney or Melbourne.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Responsible for design process, layout costing and preparation of proposals to customers
• Work in coordination with business development/technical sales, operations, and operations excellence teams to develop logistics solutions and pricing in support of new business growth
• Attend RFI/RFP/RFQ sessions with clients and provide clarification questions as needed
• Provide logistics quotations for customer enquiries
• Present solutions to potential customers
• Support existing operations for expansion costing
• Collect data and perform statistical analysis for ad hoc project assignments
• Coordinate with local and regional operations excellence teams, solutions design teams or suppliers for the identification of new technologies
• Build and maintain strong strategic and operational customer relationships
• Continuous identification of process and productivity improvements

We are looking for:

• A bachelor's degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management or related discipline.
• With experience working in a contract logistics environment; preference will be given to candidates who have vertical exposures to Fashion & lifestyle, retail and FMCG.
• Negotiation and problem-solving expertise.
• Strong warehouse layout/design experience having delivered key projects in an operational environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficient in creating warehouse layouts and simulation models using industry leading software and AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder management both in a local and international setting.
• Advanced understanding in modern distribution centre operations for different commodity / customers.
• Understanding in e-commerce technology, local and cross border fulfilment for different commodity/customers.
• Strong Commitment and understanding of Work Health and Safety regulations.

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Preferred candidates will be required to undertake reference checks as well as pre-employment screening, including a National Police Check. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. Where applicable, background checks including Employment History and Education History (including Qualifications) may be required.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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