Solution Design Engineer (m/f/d)

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

To support our growing business in the region, we are looking for a Solution Design professional to help develop efficient, effective, and customer-focused solutions for new business opportunities. You will join our regional Solution Design team and be based at one of our locations across Germany – Dormagen, Dorsten, Bremen, or Hammersbach.

In this role, you will be responsible for designing effective and efficient solutions including automation and innovation concepts for potential customers in new or existing operations.

What you do on a typical day as a Solutions Engineer (m/f/d)

• 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

What you need to succeed at GXO as a Solutions Engineer (m/f/d)

• 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

Candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo a German security clearance process (SÜG, up to SÜ2 level or equivalent). Eligibility may depend on individual background, including residence history and other regulatory requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.