Solution Consultant

Kion Group AG; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Job summary

KION Group AG is seeking a Solution Consultant to collaborate with customers and sales teams to design scalable automation solutions that address complex operational challenges and drive growth. This role blends analytics, consulting, and solution design to develop material handling systems with measurable impact.

We offer career development, competitive compensation, and global opportunities. Travel 25–50% is expected as part of the role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in logistics and automation.
• Strong understanding of distribution center operations and material handling technologies.
• Proficiency in data analysis and modern analytical tools.
• Excellent communication with customers, senior leaders, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own solution concepts translating customer requirements into scalable designs and recommend the best approach.
• Lead solution development activities including data collection, analysis, and design criteria.
• Partner with customers, Sales, and cross-functional teams to align objectives and build trusted advisor relationships.
• Create professional solution deliverables—reports, layouts, drawings, and analytics.
• Refine solution options, support decision-making, and progress independently while seeking mentorship when needed.
• Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Logistics experience

Automation technology

Data analysis

Customer communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s preferred

Job description

As a Solution Consultant, you will collaborate with customers and sales teams to design innovative automation solutions that solve complex operational challenges and support future business growth. This customer-facing role combines analytics, consulting, and solution design to develop scalable material handling systems that deliver measurable results. We are hiring Solution Consultants at multiple career levels and are looking for professionals with experience in operations, engineering, automation, consulting, or material handling who thrive in a fast-paced, solution-oriented environment.

Ce que nous proposons:

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities

Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $96,000 - $190,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Tâches et qualifications:

What You Will Do In This Role:

• Develop and own solution concepts of varying size and complexity by translating customer business requirements into practical, scalable designs and recommending the best approach through structured analysis.
• Lead solution development activities, including defining data collection and analysis methods, evaluating customer data, establishing design criteria, identifying risks and dependencies, and supporting resource and timeline planning for successful execution.
• Partner with customers, Sales, and cross-functional collaborators to clarify objectives, align solution assumptions, support opportunity qualification, and build trusted-advisor relationships through effective communication and collaboration.
• Create professional solution deliverables, including reports, layouts, drawings, analytical outputs, and proposal content that clearly communicate requirements, recommendations, and business value.
• Apply good judgment to refine solution options, support decision-making, and drive progress independently while raising issues and seeking mentorship when appropriate.
• Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies, operating strategies, and solution development practices while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and serving as a subject matter expert in designated areas.

What We Are Looking For:

• 5+ years of experience in logistics and automation
• Strong understanding of distribution center operations and material handling technologies
• Proficiency in data analysis, concept development, and modern analytical tools
• Excellent communication skills with customers, senior leaders, and cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment
• Ability to manage shifting priorities with focus, flexibility, and a positive approach
• Comfortable learning new technologies and methods quickly
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; master’s degree strongly preferred
• Willingness to travel 25–50%

#LI-JR1 Les marques KION font avancer le monde – à l’échelle mondiale, régionale et locale.

KION est la société spécialisée dans les solutions pour la chaîne d’approvisionnement. Avec plus de 42 000 collaborateurs dans plus de 100 pays, nous permettons des chaînes d’approvisionnement intelligentes, durables et fiables dans le monde entier – partout où des marchandises sont stockées, déplacées ou livrées.

KION offre à ses clients une gamme complète de solutions pour préparer leurs chaînes d’approvisionnement à l’avenir. Nos marques internationales, Linde Material Handling, STILL et Baoli, et nos marques régionales, Fenwick et OM, sont synonymes d’innovation technologique de pointe, d’automatisation intelligente et d’excellence du service dans les chariots élévateurs et équipements d’entrepôt.

Dematic complète cette expertise grâce à des technologies d'automatisation de pointe et à des solutions logicielles assistées par IA qui optimisent l’intralogistique dans l’entreposage, la production et la distribution.

Que ce soit localement ou globalement, nous offrons des opportunités de carrière passionnantes dans un environnement innovant façonné par nos valeurs fondamentales: Intégrité, Coopération, Courage et Excellence. Ensemble, nous créons la magie des solutions pour la chaîne d'approvisionnement.

Rejoignez notre équipe – Push it forward.