Solution Design Engineer: Automation & Logistics

GXO Logistics, Inc; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 74,183 - 102,716; Full time

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Solution Design professional to develop efficient, customer-focused solutions for new business opportunities in Germany. Based at one of our locations across Germany – Dormagen, Dorsten, Bremen, or Hammersbach – you will join the regional Solution Design team.

The role focuses on designing effective solutions including automation concepts for potential customers, translating needs into warehousing concepts, and supporting implementation as the solution gatekeeper.

Qualifications

• Experience in solution design or/and financial analysis or controlling, gained within contract logistics or in-house logistics environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to translate financial and operational data into clear business insights and customer-focused solutions.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel

Responsibilities

• Analyze and understand customer needs and requirements in their supply chain and translate them into suitable warehousing concepts
• Work with and visit top automation providers
• Create activity-based costing models including P&L analyses for the created solutions
• Work with various internal departments like Ops, IT, HR, Finance, Qesh, Sales and more
• Present your solution towards customers and create a collaborative and open working atmosphere to enhance the solution jointly
• Support during implementation processes for example by acting as the solution gatekeeper

Skills

Solution design

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Presentation

Communication

Travel willingness

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Solution Design professional to develop efficient, customer-focused solutions for new business opportunities in Germany. Based at one of our locations across Germany – Dormagen, Dorsten, Bremen, or Hammersbach – you will join the regional Solution Design team.

The role focuses on designing effective solutions including automation concepts for potential customers, translating needs into warehousing concepts, and supporting implementation as the solution gatekeeper.