Senior Solutions Engineer
Location:  US-AZ-Scottsdale Posted Date:  10/26/2009

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Description:
This position manages and leads cross-functional RFP response preparation teams for business development, operations improvements and consulting.
Accountabilities:
This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
  • Project management - manage and lead multiple large, complex projects at one time
  • Design and analyze supply chain solutions
  • Domestic and international supply chain consulting and logistics projects and solutions for customers
  • Present solutions to customers
  • Sell business solutions, both in consulting and in operations
  • Interface with customers, sales and operations
  • Help operations with implementation of engineered solutions, provides industry expertise in solution design and lead-solution design efforts
  • Prepare and make customer presentations
  • Design innovative solutions to enhance operational productivity in various aspects of supply chains
  • Make sales calls, presentations and demos
  • Some travel required
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, industrial engineering, operations research or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Masters or PhD degree preferred
  • Minimum 5 years experience in one or more key functional areas: transportation management, distribution center management, materials handling, decision support systems/technology.
  • Operational and consulting experience
  • Experience in international supply chain consulting and logistics preferred
Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Proven capability to sell business, both in consulting and in operations
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong presentation preparation and delivery skills
  • Ability to work in and lead cross-functional teams
  • Ability to work interdependently and independently
  • Proven project management skills with ability to manage and lead multiple large, complex projects at one time
  • Experience in analysis and design of supply chain solutions
  • Working knowledge in the principles of managerial finance (TVM concepts, NPV/IRR/EVA, understanding of financial statements, etc.)
  • Teamwork - showing a commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
  • Respect - extending dignity and respect to all people.
  • Integrity - fostering trust and a positive work environment.
  • Innovation - bringing creativity to the workplace.
  • Customer Focus - achieving Company, department, and personal goals through a strong customer focus.

APL and APL Logistics are part of the NOL Group. For more information, please visit our web sites, www.apl.com, www.apllogistics.com, and www.nolweb.com.
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