Senior Director, Engineering

GXO Logistics•Remote, OH

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About The Position

At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of. As the Senior Director, Solutions Engineering, you’ll be responsible for the overall management of Solutions Engineering functions and will provide strategic thought leadership to the organization. You’ll also manage internal and external customer expectations, communication of expectations throughout the company, as well as communication of company capabilities, recommendations and strategic initiatives to customers. We look to you to champion GXO values, ensuring a differentiated and engaged workforce.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience
7 years of progressive leadership experience in a supply chain or warehousing environment
Strong Microsoft Office skills, including advanced Excel skills
Experience using and implementing Lean methodology principles
Successful experience designing solutions and network optimization in a supply chain environment
Experience training and developing individual talent and high-performing teams

Nice To Haves

Business, Project, Financial and Quality Management experience
10 years of engineering and managerial experience in Industrial or Solutions Engineering, with specific expertise in operational layout and material flow in distribution center environments
Strong presentation skills with the ability to interact well with all levels of the organization and external customers, up to and including C-suite
In-depth knowledge of supply chain industry best practices

Responsibilities

Work creatively with Sales and Operations to design, propose and present solutions to customers’ complex supply chain challenges, including designing solutions for new business, resolving issues, establishing budget, developing supply chain strategy, and handling solution design, pricing, financial performance and growing strategic accounts
Create and maintain internal customer alignment and ensure the functional team structure supports corporate objectives
Serve as a key contributor in establishing and deploying initiatives that support the overall objectives
Stay current on supply chain industry trends
Communicate external market information to key stakeholders in the organization
Provide strategic thought and leadership to the organization for new services, product development, competitive environment, and short-term and long-term strategy