Solutions Design Project Manager

Arvato Bertelsmann; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Arvato Bertelsmann in Louisville, Kentucky, seeks a Project Manager for its Solution Design team. This role involves leading the development of supply chain solutions, taking ownership of RFPs, and working closely with clients and cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have up to 2 years of experience in solution design or project management and a strong background in Excel.

The position offers opportunities for growth and a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Up to 2 years' experience in solution design or project management.
• Very familiar with large Excel models and advanced formulas.
• Experience with Warehouse / Logistics operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end ownership of RFPs and drive them to success.
• Support the business development process communicating directly with clients.
• Design solutions that exceed client requirements.

Skills

Solution design

Project management

Data analytics

Critical thinking

Excel proficiency

Education

BS/BA in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Industrial Engineering or Business Administration

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Power BI

Job description

The Solution Design team is responsible for designing supply chain solutions for our clients and is a major contributor to the growth of our company. We design custom solutions for new and existing clients. The solution design team works in close cooperation with our clients and colleagues from engineering, operations, account management, transportation and IT to compose and price integrated supply chain setups for our clients. To support Arvato’s continued growth across industries like Tech, Consumer Products, Healthcare and Datacenter Infrastructure, we are looking for a strong project manager who can take end to end ownership of clients’ Requests for Proposal (RFP). This position is a critical enabler for Arvato’s growth. This role provides the opportunity to gain a wealth of knowledge about world‑class supply chain setups in a short time. You will be working with our clients from day one, interacting closely with senior management and have global career options.

YOUR TASKS

• You take end-to-end ownership of RFPs and drive them to success.
• You communicate directly with the client and support the business development process.
• You understand the client needs, translate them into functional requirements, design a solution and make sure that the solution will exceed the requirements.
• If the client needs a service that does not exist – you design it. You have full autonomy to make things happen. The word “impossible” is not part of your dictionary.
• You manage a cross-functional team of SMEs from logistics engineering, operations, account management, business development, transportation management and IT. You understand, challenge and improve their solution input.
• You communicate with internal stakeholders such as site directors, account VPs and controlling. At times you will also work with company presidents and CEO - this is a high visibility role.
• You support data analytics and make sure we use their insights to design a winning solution.
• To ensure that your solutions are best in class you work closely with central functions and project teams to learn and understand cutting‑edge technologies and methods in the logistics industry.
• You work closely with Arvato’s global solution design teams from various industries and countries to make sure we leverage global best practices and expertise.
• Full ownership of project cost calculations, price books, client presentations and investment proposals for RFPs.
• You develop an active internal network, across different countries and functions within Arvato. This will help you deliver successful RFPs.
• You deploy critical thinking and creativity to manage RFP requirements while meeting deadlines, expectations and managing a cross functional team.
• You have a winning mentality and a growth mindset.

YOUR PROFILE

• Up to 2 years’ experience in solution design or project management
• Very familiar with large Excel models and advanced formulas
• BS/BA in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Industrial Engineering or Business Administration
• Master’s degree in the disciplines listed above preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI preferred
• Relevant experience with Warehouse / Logistics operations preferred

WE OFFER

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay. 401(k) with company matching up to 6%. Paid Time Off, including paid holidays. Flexible Spending Accounts. Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more. Employee Assistance Program. Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training. Commuter benefits. Employee engagement activities.

EEO

Protected Veterans/Disability