Sr. Solution Design Consultant

FORTNA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services. At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn't just a job but a movement – a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach. POSITION SUMMARY: This position will primarily focus on data gathering, analysis, application configuration, testing, training, knowledge transfer, and system implementation support. This position will work in both a corporate and Client setting while adding value and developing skills and will be provided the opportunity to work across a variety of industries and develop solutions for Clients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with evidence of strong performance in systems engineering, logistics, or business
2 – 3 years of cumulative experience at FORTNA or direct competitor in a Solution Design role
2 - 4 years of cumulative experience in WMS and/or WCS system consulting and/or internal consulting
Strong analytical skills
Ability to work effectively on a team and support high levels of performance
Ability to implement structured problem solving techniques
High level understanding of financial analysis
Ability to utilize good facilitation skills
Ability to develop research and knowledge management skills
Experience in business case development
Ability to employ persuasion skills with discretion and consideration
Drive to always add value and ensure accuracy and quality in all work performed
Excellent collaboration, communication, facilitation skills (written and verbal communication)
Ability to manage 'project level' Client relationships
Ability to coach/lead others
Time management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize conflicting demands
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required
Ability to perform essential functions of the job

Nice To Haves

Supply Chain certificate training (e.g., The Logistics Institute at Georgia Tech, IIE)

Responsibilities

Providing technical and functional leadership on systems assessment and implementation projects
Supporting the planning, organization, and kick-off portions of projects.
Problem solving and management
Gathering, organizing, and analyzing systems-related information
Providing configuration, testing, and training services to Clients on Warehouse Management System (WMS) applications
Leading Client teams in system implementation tasks
Writing and preparing test scripts for all test cycles and scenarios
Ensuring WMS processes are consistent with functional and technical specifications and operational requirements
Understanding Client operational processes and concepts
Articulating communications, both written and oral to Client and Fortna teams with strong presence, creditability, professionalism, and content knowledge
Writing and delivering high quality documentation and analysis
Leading the development of Client deliverables and presentations
Demonstrating and promoting Fortna’s Business Principles
Mentoring team members to attain their goals
Demonstrating and promoting teamwork and cooperation
Providing specific technical expertise (e.g., WMS application functionality, WMS Implementation)
Providing input to annual performance evaluations
Leading small teams in assignments as directed
Developing and supporting internal business systems and processes
Contributing to Fortna thought leadership efforts such as developing/contributing to white papers, documenting case studies, etc.
Demonstrating leadership attributes e.g. persuasion, empathy, mentoring, career development