Pre-Sales Consultant Supply Chain & Manufacturing Planning Delmia F / M

Dassault Systèmes; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable technology, Dassault Systèmes, is seeking a Pre-Sales Consultant for Supply Chain & Manufacturing Planning in Johannesburg. The role involves delivering strategies and solutions related to planning and optimization, engaging with clients across various industries and facilitating projects that support supply chain efficiency. Candidates with robust experience in logistics and a strong background in Business Administration or related fields are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Fluency in English; French preferred.
• Ability to engage with diverse organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-sales activities for DELMIA Quintiq and Ortems.
• Prepare and deliver customer presentations and demonstrations.
• Collaborate with sales and technical teams to support client needs.

Skills

Transportation and logistics

Supply chain strategic processes

Planning and scheduling

Value-based selling

Education

BSc, MSc, or PhD in Business Administration

Courses in Operations Research or Supply Chain Management

Job description

Pre-Sales Consultant Supply Chain & Manufacturing Planning DELMIA F / MDASSAULT SYSTEMES provides businesses and people with virtual twins to imagine sustainable innovations capable of harmonizing product, nature, and life.Our brands support 12 industries across manufacturing, life sciences & healthcare, and cities & infrastructure sectors.The DELMIA brand empowers manufacturing, supply chain, and service providers to efficiently plan, manage, optimize, and execute their operations.Supporting all planning levels and horizons, from strategic network planning to manufacturing scheduling, the goal is next-generation supply chain efficiency—essential to meet customer expectations sustainably and within budget.Role Description & ResponsibilitiesAs a Pre-sales Consultant in Supply Chain & Manufacturing Planning DELMIA, you will be part of the "EuroWest" team responsible for MEA pre-sales activities related to our DELMIA Quintiq & DELMIA Ortems solutions.

These solutions offer a comprehensive portfolio of functionalities and optimization tools that enable customers to solve complex planning and scheduling challenges across various industries, with a focus on transportation and logistics planning.In close collaboration with the Sales team, you will execute all necessary technical activities throughout the sales cycle.Define, develop, and implement strategies for opportunities, identifying challenges and key stakeholders at the customer site.Articulate value by understanding and mapping customer requirements, their impact on business processes, KPIs, and KVIs, and demonstrate how our solutions can deliver expected value.Prepare and deliver customer presentations, demonstrations, and responses to tenders.Act as the Opportunity Technical Leader, overseeing related activities.Support pre-sales activities for DELMIA Quintiq and DELMIA Ortems through advice, methodologies, and informational sessions.Collaborate as a unified team with all relevant DASSAULT SYSTEMES organizations (Sales, Industry, Brands, R&D, Services, etc.

QualificationsBSc, MSc, or PhD in Business Administration, Information Technology, Mathematics, or Supply Chain Management, with electives in Operations Research, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or mathematical optimization.You should have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role, with skills including : Experience in transportation and logistics, covering processes involved in production, storage, inventory, delivery, and distribution across industries such as rail, mining, ports, and airports.Experience in supply chain strategic, tactical, and operational processes (S&OP, MPS, MRP, Scheduling).Experience in planning, scheduling, and optimization across industries like energy, materials, transportation, and logistics.Experience with planning software as a user, developer, or consultant.Ability to work independently within multicultural teams.Proficiency in engaging with various organizational levels, from operations to C-Level executives.Experience with value-based selling approaches.You are curious, solution-oriented, eager to learn, responsible, ownership-driven, and persistent in solving challenges.The role is based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with an initial integration period of a few months in Velizy, France.Fluency in English is required; French is preferred.Inclusion StatementAs a leader in sustainable technology and innovation, Dassault Systèmes is committed to building inclusive and diverse teams worldwide.

We value our people as our top asset and aim to create an environment where everyone feels empowered and proud to bring their whole selves to work.

Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging and provide opportunities for all to participate in shaping the Workforce of the Future.DELMIA enables industries and service providers to connect virtual and real-world operations, reimagining business for sustainable excellence and orchestrating across value networks.

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