Bertelsmann is a media, services and education company that operates in about 50 countries around the world. It includes the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House, the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr, the music company BMG, the service provider Arvato, the Bertelsmann Printing Group, the Bertelsmann Education Group, and Bertelsmann Investments, an international network of funds. The company has 117,000 employees and generated revenues of €17.1 billion in the 2015 financial year. Bertelsmann stands for creativity and entrepreneurship. This combination promotes first-class media content and innovative service solutions that inspire customers around the world
Location: Hams Hall
Salary: £48,000.00
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Arvato is a leading provider of innovative supply chain solutions, dedicated to optimising operational efficiency and delivering exceptional service to our clients. We are seeking a talented and experienced Solutions Design Manager to join our dynamic team.
As a Solutions Design Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative logistics solutions that meet the needs of our clients. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, plan, and execute logistics strategies that enhance operational efficiency and drive business growth.
Your Tasks
Responding to tenders in coordination with the global solutions design team.
Analyse client requirements and transform them into solutions that can be read into financial business models.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, operations, and IT to ensure solutions are feasible and seamlessly implemented
Administration and control of the entire process
Collaborate with customers to understand their evolving needs and proactively propose enhancements.
Monitor and analyse the performance of design solutions in 3PL Industry, identifying opportunities for improvement and optimization.
Prepare regular reports and updates for the Solutions Design Director, highlighting team performance, project status, and key performance indicators..
Your Profile
Someone who has:
Experience in specifying, sourcing, and managing the implementation of relevant equipment and services within a warehouse and operational design.
An understanding of how operations, account management, IT, and logistic engineering
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact at all levels, demonstrating gravitas, impact, and credibility
Experience in stakeholder management within a customer-driven, with the ability.
The ability to influence and inspire others to improve customer experience
A deep understanding of financials and commercial contracts in the logistics industry with the ability to design cost-effective models based on specific types of agreements
We Offer
25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days
Pension contribution
A life assurance policy that pays out 4 x Salary
Employee Assistance Programme that provides you with confidential support, information, and advice to help you
Employee Discount Scheme through Benefit Hub
Free Parking Profile