Global Solution Design Expert

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products and providers all around the world. Present in 170 countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,300 sites, we are well on our way to achieving our vision: to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination, encourages boldness and exemplarity, and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics as we become a global leader in the logistics industry. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

YOUR ROLE

The Solution Design Expert at CEVA Lead Logistics is supporting business growth by creating and pricing technical solutions that can be offered to our customers (new or existing) to support their businesses. This involves analyzing customer RFQs, understanding the customer needs (spoken and unspoken), designing optimal logistics processes, and assessing innovation/automation potential to deliver effective, efficient, competitive, and robust solutions.

The Solution Design Expert is a member of a team that is led by a Solution Design Manager. This team has global scope, supporting new 4PL business in all regions.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Tender response

Manage and oversee the response to 4PL tenders assigned by the Solution Design Manager, ensuring timely and high-quality submissions.
Act as an active listener, identifying spoken and unspoken needs of the client and other stakeholders, and make evidence-based recommendations (with fact-based analysis and mathematical rigor) on the scope, size and financial aspect of the proposed solution.
Collaborate with Business Development team to drive the main principles of the solution, ensuring alignment with client needs and CEVA Lead Logistics strategy.
Deliver high-quality work on assigned opportunities and secure profitable new/renewal contracts in alignment to the CEVA Lead Logistics strategy.
Taking a leading role in meetings with existing or potential customers, particularly during solution design workshops to identify their needs, or during proposal presentations.
Upon request, support RPS Business Development team and oversee the response to RPS tenders, maintaining the same quality standards as for 4PL tenders.
Upon winning business, ensure a seamless handover to Operations and Project Management, maintaining clear communication and support throughout the implementation.

Solution development

Identify capability gaps between an assigned tender and actual capabilities, and proactively coordinate the development of new solutions to bridge these gaps, in collaboration with Business Development, Product Development, Operations and BPE.
Document newly designed processes and ensure a seamless handover to Operations and BPE.

Supply chain design

Provide clients or other agreed stakeholders (Business Development, Product Development, Operations, BPE & Project Management) with expertise in supply chain management, logistics networks, processes, systems, modelling and optimization.
Analyze the current state of supply chains and design improved solutions that meet client needs.

Team enrichment

Contribute to a team of Solution Designers (Professionals and/or Experts), by generously sharing personal knowledge and learning from others.
Drive collaboration with other CEVA Products by developing strong relationships with CEVA sector/regional BD teams.
Enhance knowledge of logistics solutions from CLL, other CEVA products, CMA-CGM, the logistics industry, other industries.
Develop and maintain CLL knowledge base by documenting/updating case studies and best practices (e.g. supply chain management processes, quantitative supply chain analysis/optimization techniques, supply chain systems, etc.).

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Master degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Science/Engineering.
5 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management or Logistics
Practical knowledge and experience in transportation, logistics or warehousing.
Excellent analytical skills.
Excellent stakeholder skills, able to engage and align multiple stakeholders around the same objective.
Very good formal presentation skills.
Very good knowledge of MS Office.
Solid understanding of the logistics industry.
Solid mathematical skills.
Solid awareness of accounting concepts.
Fluency in English

Desirable

Additional training in Project Management, or Data Science
10 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management or Logistics
Experience in 4PL business, Supply Chain consulting or complex logistics environment.
Solution Design expertise with experience in logistics cost modelling, accounting principles, solution implementation & logistics operations.
Experience in business process design and automation.
Strong sector knowledge in one of CEVA’s vertical, especially in Automotive, Industrial, Aerospace & Defense or Healthcare.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer. It is company policy that there shall be no discrimination against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability and/or age (as prescribed by law).

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