Manager Solution Design Land Transport BXDE

Are you a skilled professional in logistics and transportation with a knack for designing customized solutions, implementing processes, and leading teams? Join our dynamic team as a Solution Design Manager Benelux, where you'll help drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction in the logistics and transportation domain.

Your Key Responsibilities

1. Business Development
- Conduct data analysis and cost calculations during the RFQ process to support new business development.
- Collaborate with operations to design transport processes that meet business and client needs.
- Work with procurement to ensure cost competitiveness and sustainability.
- Facilitate process mapping workshops and present value-added solutions to clients.

2. Customer Implementations
- Develop and manage implementation plans in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring seamless integration of IT systems and operational processes.
- Lead implementation phases from testing to go-live and ensure smooth operations post-launch.
- Establish KPI reporting tools to measure and improve service performance.

3. Process Improvements
- Use Kaizen methodology to execute improvement projects that enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure operational and strategic goals align with continuous process developments.
- Monitor and report project progress while managing change impacts effectively.

4. Leadership
- Lead and mentor the Solution Design (SD) team, ensuring effective project assignments and skill development.
- Monitor key business implementations and provide guidance to resolve challenges.
- Identify and nurture talent within the team.

What We’re Looking For
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Skills & Competencies:
Translate customer needs into transport processes.
Familiarity with Kaizen and project management methodologies like PRINCE2.
Analytical thinking with problem-solving capabilities.
Strong organizational and communication skills in English (additional languages are a plus).
Proficiency in MS Office and supply chain applications (e.g., WMS, TMS).
Willingness to travel as required.

- Personal Attributes:
Commercial acumen with a financially driven and proactive mindset.
Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and work independently.
Collaborative and open to innovative ideas.

Why Yusen Logistics?
Be part of a forward-thinking organization where your expertise in logistics and leadership will directly contribute to delivering customized, sustainable transport solutions. With opportunities to work on challenging projects and implement meaningful process improvements, this role is your chance to make an impact in the logistics industry.

Ready to lead and innovate? Apply now and embark on your journey to drive excellence in logistics!