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£60,000 - £70,000

Solution Design Manager – Netherlands

Closing Date: 3rd December 2024

Vidu Group

About this position

Vidu are working on a super exciting assignment in the search for a Solution Design Specialist to be based in The Netherlands, on behalf of an extremely innovative, technology driven logistics business.

There is an attractive salary, fully expensed car and package on offer with this role, in addition to excellent opportunities for career development and progression.

Our client has engaged with Vidu VIP to commence the initial search.

Our team of dedicated consultants will be your first point of contact when applying for this role.

Scope of the Role:

Support in the development of compelling proposals and business cases to secure new business with both new and existing customers, developing leading class business intelligence reporting for engineering development and KPI reporting and to ensure our client is kept up to date with the latest product, solutions and trends in the logistics market.

Key Accountabilities:

Develop clear and accurate analysis studies on customer data.

Develop accurate cost models.

Support the development of request for quotation proposals.

Assist the Leadership Team CCO in the research and preparation of various assignments.

Support the development of business cases when requested.

Support the development of business intelligence tools as our clients leading tool for engineering analysis and KPI management.

Undertake other analysis projects when required to do so.

Support the project manager on the implementation of new projects.

Develop with departments, suppliers, consultants and others as necessary fully costed solutions.

Continuously search for ways to improve the efficiency of CCO.

Produce engineering solutions that lead directly to cost down improvements or new business wins with new and existing clients.

Undertake specific projects as defined on the agreed years and quarterly targets.

Take the lead as Project Manager on specific projects when requested to do so.

Present solutions to customers and stakeholders (internal / external)

Prepare in conjunction with the CCO customer presentations.

Act as a trusted advisor.

Skills and experience required

Proven track record creating complex innovative supply chain solutions.

Understanding of markets and experience in logistics/transportation/warehousing solution design.

Commercially savvy.

Excellent analytical and solution engineering design skills.

Ability to gain commitment with Key stakeholders.

Excellent presentation and report writing skills to effectively present our clients solutions.

Understanding of buying motives.

Good working knowledge of computer packages – office, business intelligence, load planning and optimisation tools.

Willingness to embrace corporate standards.

Proven track record shaping and building solutions and scenarios.

A creative thinker with the ability to lead brainstorming activities.

Innovative and curious mindset, open to challenging the norm.

A Self Starter with excellent organisational skills to manage complexity.

Ability to work at pace whilst still paying good attention to detail.

Experience leveraging networks and collaborating with integrity.

Willingness to take ownership and responsibility.