Solutions Design Project Manager

Bertelsmann-Jobs • Louisville, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Solution Design team is responsible for designing supply chain solutions for our clients and is a major contributor to the growth of our company. We design custom solutions for new and existing clients. The solution design team works in close cooperation with our clients and colleagues from engineering, operations, account management, transportation and IT to compose and price integrated supply chain setups for our clients. To support Arvato’s continued growth across industries like Tech, Consumer Products, Healthcare and Datacenter Infrastructure, we are looking for a strong project manager who can take end to end ownership of clients’ Requests for Proposal (RFP). This position is a critical enabler for Arvato’s growth. This role provides the opportunity to gain a wealth of knowledge about world-class supply chain setups in a short time. You will be working with our clients from day one, interacting closely with senior management and have global career options.

Requirements

• Up to 2 years’ experience in solution design or project management
• Very familiar with large Excel models and advanced formulas
• BS/BA in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Industrial Engineering or Business Administration

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Industrial Engineering or Business Administration
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI
• Relevant experience with Warehouse / Logistics operations

Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end ownership of RFPs and drive them to success.
• Communicate directly with the client and support the business development process.
• Understand client needs, translate them into functional requirements, design a solution and make sure that the solution will exceed the requirements.
• Design new services if the client needs a service that does not exist.
• Manage a cross-functional team of SMEs from logistics engineering, operations, account management, business development, transportation management and IT.
• Understand, challenge and improve the solution input from SMEs.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders such as site directors, account VPs and controlling.
• Support data analytics and make sure we use their insights to design a winning solution.
• Work closely with central functions and project teams to learn and understand cutting-edge technologies and methods in the logistics industry.
• Work closely with Arvato’s global solution design teams from various industries and countries to make sure we leverage global best practices and expertise.
• Full ownership of project cost calculations, price books, client presentations and investment proposals for RFPs.
• Develop an active internal network, across different countries and functions within Arvato.
• Deploy critical thinking and creativity to manage RFP requirements while meeting deadlines, expectations and managing a cross functional team.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay.
• 401(k) with company matching up to 6%.
• Paid Time Off, including paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee engagement activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level