Drafting & Design Specialist

LIDD Supply Chain Consultants; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Toronto, Ontario is seeking a Design Specialist to create detailed layouts for clients' distribution operations. The role requires advanced AutoCAD skills and entails drafting site plans, communicating with vendors, and traveling to client sites. Ideal candidates should possess strong problem-solving skills and effective communication abilities. This full-time position is ideal for entry-level applicants looking to grow in the supply chain management field.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with AutoCAD.
• Ability to learn quickly and follow company standards.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Drafting site plans and floor plans.
• Calculate storage capacities.
• Travel to clients to measure facilities.
• Communicate with vendors.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD

Excellent written and spoken English

Proficiency in Word

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Creative and reliable

Strong attention to detail

Strong problem-solving capabilities

Job description

Overview

Company: LIDD is a leading supply chain management consulting firm. We design complex distribution centers and logistics systems to help companies move goods more efficiently. Our clients include manufacturers, distributors and retailers in food & beverage and consumer goods. From our offices in Montreal, Toronto, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Seoul, our staff of over 120 employees tackles challenging projects in a fun and supportive environment.

We are 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.

What’s your 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 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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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