Drafting & Design Specialist

LIDD Supply Chain Consultants; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain management firm in Los Angeles is seeking a Design Specialist. You will draft site plans and collaborate with clients to bring world-class distribution operations to life. The ideal candidate has advanced AutoCAD knowledge and excellent communication skills. This full-time entry-level role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and travel within the U.S., making a real impact on logistics solutions.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with AutoCAD.
• Ability to travel within the US up to 25% of the time.
• Demonstrated interest in supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Draft site plans and material handling equipment.
• Calculate storage capacities and budget estimates.
• Communicate with vendors and measure facilities.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD

Excellent written and spoken English

Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Client satisfaction orientation

Strong attention to detail

Strong problem-solving capabilities

Job description

Overview

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 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 tackles 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.

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
• Walking and/or standing for long periods of time to measure facilities
• Coordinating resources in multiple locations to respond to Salesforce support tickets

Qualifications

• 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

• 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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