Solution Design Engineer
Solution Design Engineer
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Would you like to be part of a valuedriven commercially oriented international environment where we enable global trade every day We have an opportunity for a Solution Design Engineer to join our team in South Africa. As a Solution Design Engineer you will be responsible for delivering warehouse solution design process in the Africa region for customer pursuits that require costeffective high quality warehousing solutions which can be effectively implemented and executed.
WHAT WE OFFER:
When you join Maersk youll find that the world is your workplace. Youll work in a culturally diverse stimulating environment surrounded by new ideas and different ways of doing things. We believe in individual performance within highly professional teams supported by our distinctive values. To us teamwork means acceptance respect dedication and the idea that we can achieve more when we all pull together. Living our values means competing in the marketplace in an ethical way so our name is synonymous with being a credible and valuable business partner. Through Constant Care and Humbleness we strive to prepare for the future while never forgetting that our customers and competitors are key to our ability to improve. In our daily work Uprightness and Our Employees mean that transparency and accountability in everything we do go hand in hand with being an inspiring challenging place to work. At Maersk we take pride in hiring the best person for the job irrespective of gender age nationality or religious belief.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
You will be responsible for owning solution design costing and pricing in the African (South East and West areas) region and where necessary take the lead to:
Capture core data and assumptions that are required to design cost and price the solution for the customer including the establishment of a process for capturing all customer insights that might be relevant for this pursuit or future upselling opportunities.
Develop detailed designs for the solution incorporating the scope of services operating model resource models operating cost estimates recommended selling price estimated value for the client and draft P&L for Maersk.
Calculate warehouse size based on throughput and product data mainly provided as part of a customer RFQ.
Create warehouse process flows for key activities including receiving putaway picking packing and dispatch to maximize productivity.
Calculate activity productivity targets to support resource and activitybased costing models.
Create warehouse throughput simulation models using CLASS software to visualize warehouse operations throughputs and alternatives.
Be an active participant within the Global Contract Logistics Solution Design Community:
Capture and share knowledge / best practices throughout the organization to support short and longterm success.
Share both supportive and critical views in a way that fosters a dynamic and engaging pursuit of continuous improvement.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Someone with:
At least 4 years experience in the design of fulfilment (b2b and b2c) solutions. Experience in Cold Storage and Transportation will be an advantage
Bachelors degree with preference for industrial engineering operations or logistics discipline
Highly experienced in designing solutions for core warehousing and distribution focus verticals (retail lifestyle technology FMCG and automotive)
Highly competent in creating warehouse layouts and simulation models using CLASS and AutoCAD software
Extremely skilled warehouse solution engineer with a deep understanding of making process changes on productivity and financials
Exposure of working in warehouse or logistics operations including implementation or customer solution support is beneficial
Innovative in reaching conclusions and making recommendations based on limited and/or ambiguous data
Proficient in English both spoken and written
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