Senior Manager, Solutions

GXO Logistics

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 a Senior Manager, Solutions, you will be responsible for providing innovative, timely and professional solutions to help keep our operations running smoothly. You’ll be responsible for leading the cross functional team that designs and implements “game changing” supply chain solutions. The Senior Manager, Solutions has a deep understanding of supply chain principles and practices and has experience applyingthis knowledge to solve complex problems. The successful candidate will be a strong leader and communicator and is able to build relationships with clients and stakeholders. Become a part of our dynamic team and we'll help you develop to a level that will exceed your expectations. Pay, benefits and more. We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
5 years of experience and progressive career advancement in the supply chain industry

Nice To Haves

Availability to travel 50% or more at times, depending on business needs
Excellent attention to detail; quick learner with creative problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to quickly learn and achieve proficiency in new software applications
Self-motivated, with the ability to influence and guide others in the decision-making processes throughout the project life cycle
Ability to train and develop individual talent and teams
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; able to present clean, organized and thorough information and data appropriate for intended audience

Responsibilities

Manage and lead the RFP response process, from review to scope discovery to solution design.
Develop win strategies that address the client's pain points and meet their commercial expectations.
Promote "game-changing" thinking and continuously generate new ideas to improve processes, service, efficiency, quality, and cost.
Work closely with the Business Analytics and Design Engineering teams to get a solid understanding of the client's business and to drive a collaborative design process
Review the engineered labor standards developed by the Solutions Design Engineer for all process paths to identify opportunities and recommend process changes to improve the function and flow of the operation.
Review and benchmark the solutions model, ensuring all elements of the cost structure accurately represent the design and process paths proposed, and that the operating parameters that drive the scope of the solution are correct and applicable to the industry.
Participate in internal and external collaboration sessions to identify any changes in scope that could impact the solution design and/or pricing
Leads the team to modify the solution package (layout, model, Solution Design Document), to reflect any qualitative changes.
During implementation phase, provides support to the implementation team, answering questions about scope and design to ensure the implementation is consistent with the original design layout and processes.
Collaborate with other parts of the Supply Chain Solutions team, cross-functional teams, as well as external partners to help implement strategic, tactical, and operational projects and assist with associated change management.
Manage, mentor, develop, and train Solutions Design Engineers to help perform project work as well as strengthen the team on an ongoing basis.
Establish and maintain standards, including preparing a variety of staffing and efficiency analyses, identifying cost-saving opportunities, coordinating operations startups and conducting other studies as needed