Solutions Design Project Manager

Arvato; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability pay

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Voluntary benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Arvato is seeking a driven Project Manager in Louisville to own end-to-end RFP processes, collaborating with engineers, operations, and business development to craft and price integrated supply chain solutions for diverse clients. You will interact with senior management and contribute to global best practices in logistics design.

The role offers exposure to cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with global career options within Arvato.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end ownership of RFPs and drive them to success.
• Communicate directly with the client and support the business development process.
• Translate client needs into functional requirements, design a solution and ensure it meets requirements.
• If a service does not exist, design it with full autonomy to make things happen.
• Manage a cross-functional team of SMEs from logistics engineering, operations, account management, business development, transportation management and IT.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders across sites, VPs and executives in high-visibility situations.
• Support data analytics and use insights to design winning solutions.
• Collaborate with global solution design teams to leverage best practices and technologies.
• Own project cost calculations, price books, client presentations and investment proposals for RFPs.
• Develop an internal network across countries and functions to deliver successful RFPs.

Skills

Excel advanced formulas

Logistics operations experience

Education

BS/BA in supply chain or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Arvato is an innovative and leading global 3PL service provider in supply chain management and e-commerce. With 20,000 team members at over 100 locations, we focus on the Consumer Products, Tech, Healthcare, Automotive and Publisher industries. You will work in an environment built on collaboration, respect, commitment and curiosity, where you can grow, contribute your ideas, and make an impact. Be part of the team that delivers logistics excellence and shapes supply chains globally. Working at Arvato means: Together, we’re on it.

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Additional Information

• 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.

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We strive to be an equitable and inclusive workplace for our employees and value their diverse perspectives, which contribute to the diversity of our company. Therefore, we welcome applications from people who enrich our company with their identity, background and personal experience. We want to keep the application process as simple as possible for you: focus on a meaningful resume; we do not require an elaborate cover letter. Please know that we can only accept your application through our online application portal.