Solutions Manager, Logistic Systems

The Solutions Manager has a high-visibility high-impact customer-facing role responsible for developing and executing controls electrical and software scope of solution within the Logistic Systems division for the BEUMER Group organization in North America. The Solutions Manager plays a critical role in direct collaboration with internal and external stakeholders focusing on capturing functional requirements analyzing existing processes and providing technical expertise in solution design. Further this position involves collaborating deeply with the Systems Engineering team providing support for specifications estimations and proposal development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand and capture functional requirements for end-to-end convey and sortation solutions
• Assist in developing and mapping functionalities in alignment with customer requirements and specs.
• Evaluate a multitude of technologies software controls and electrical solutions to identify the most suitable options based on functional requirements scalability and cost-effectiveness.
• Design solutions after thoroughly analyzing data customer requirements objectives of solutions and available technology options in portfolio as well as from partners/suppliers.
• Analyze logistics workflows and processes to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks proposing optimizations and automation opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
• Assist in calculating throughput and system performance of the proposed solutions and compare them against customer goals/objectives.
• Identify potential risks and challenges to functionality associated with proposed solutions and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Develop comprehensive documentation user manuals and training materials for logistics systems providing training and support to stakeholders as needed.
• Support engineering through development of software and controls functional specifications and description of operations.
• Generate estimates and cost calculations based on the functional specification covering electrical controls and software scope.
• Liaise with LS Sales Managers and Marketing in promoting our solutions to clients (calls visits and marketing material).
• Participate in the hand-over process from sales to operations with focus on clarifying technical scope and solution as agreed in the contracts
• Participate coordinate and advise the execution teams during the commissioning & integration phases ensuring the controls electrical and software scope is implemented per approved functional specification.
• Prepare present and participate in customer presentations meetings workshops documenting controls and software functionalities. Also act as the primary point of contact for functionality related topics.
• Assist LS sales team to navigate customer RFPs clarifying and simplify stipulated functionalities

Compensation Range: $130000.00 - $140000.00 annually 
The posted salary range reflects the compensation the company reasonably expects to offer for this position. Actual compensation will not be less than the posted minimum and will be based on multiple factors.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree (Masters preferred) in mechanical engineering Industrial Engineering Technology Robotics Supply Chain Management or related field. Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years experience in controls software and electrical scope for warehouse automation conveying and sorting solutions. Added advantage if served in a similar position/role
• In-depth knowledge of logistics technologies and systems including PLC (Allen Bradley Siemens) WCS TMS RFID barcode scanning EDI and IoT devices.
• Strong understanding of logistics processes supply chain management principles and industry best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Project management experience with the ability to lead and manage initiatives from inception to completion.
• Relevant certifications such as affiliations with institutions like IEEE or similar are preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office tool set: PowerPoint Excel Access etc.
• Knowledge/Exposure to simulation tools; ability to develop simulation functionality specs based on customer requirements
• Basic familiarity with CAD & Visio
• Ability to travel as per business needs up to 40% of the time.

Additional Information :

BEUMER is an innovative company where every employee is part of the family. Because our employees are our most important asset here are some of benefits we currently offer full-time employees:

• Medical & Dental Premiums: We cover 100% of the premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• 401(k) with Generous Match: Secure your financial future with our competitive retirement plan.
• Life Insurance / Long Term Disability: Peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Yes we cover that too!
• Ancillary Insurances: Including vision accident and critical illness insurance.                       
• Generous Paid Time Off: Achieve the optimal work-life balance.
• Company Holidays: Enjoy paid time off on designated company holidays including additional flex days for times that matter most!
• Performance-Based Bonus: Eligibility to participate in our Target Agreement Plan for bonus potential.

BEUMER is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race color religion gender national origin age disability veteran status or any other status protected under local state or federal laws.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time