Design Specialist

LIDD Consultants Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain management consulting firm in Montreal is seeking a Design Specialist to create detailed layouts for clients. Candidates must have advanced AutoCAD knowledge and strong English communication skills. The role involves drafting site plans, calculating storage capacities, and client interaction. This position requires attention to detail and an interest in logistics and distribution operations.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD with 1+ years of experience.
• Excellent written and spoken English; French is a plus.
• Ability to learn quickly and follow company AutoCAD standards.

Responsibilities

• Draft site plans and floor plans.
• Calculate storage capacities.
• Determine budget estimates for material handling equipment.

Skills

AutoCAD

English communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

LIDD is a leading supply chain management consulting firm that designs complex distribution centers and logistics systems to help companies move goods more efficiently. Our clients are manufacturers, distributors and retailers, including many brand names in food & beverage and consumer goods. From our offices in Montreal, Toronto, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Seoul, our staff of over 120 employees tackle challenging projects in a fun and supportive environment.

Our Diversity Statement

LIDD is an equal-opportunity employer. When you join our team, you''ll feel like you belong regardless of your ethnicity, religion, race, origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. Let us know if you need accommodation during the recruitment process.

Role

Our Design Specialists mix structural design elements and functional attributes to bring world-class distribution operations to life. In this role, you will collaborate with partners, directors, and project managers to create detailed layouts for our clients.

Key responsibilities

• Drafting site plans, floor plans and material handling equipment (MHE) including pallet racking, mezzanines and conveyor systems
• Calculate storage capacities
• Determine budget estimates for material handling equipment
• Communicate with vendors
• Travel to clients to measure existing facility and material handling equipment
• Walk or stand for long periods of time to measure facilities
• Coordinate resources in multiple locations to respond to Salesforce support tickets

To qualify for this role, you’ll need

• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD with 1+ years of experience
• Excellent written and spoken English; French considered a nice to have
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to learn quickly and follow company AutoCAD standards
• Oriented towards client satisfaction
• Creative, reliable and thorough
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks
• Ability to travel within the United States up to 25% of the time

We’re looking for candidates who have

• A demonstrated interest in supply chain management, logistics and distribution operations
• Strong problem-solving capabilities
• Superior verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Attention to detail and quality
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously with guidance