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    Solution Design Engineer

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    Commercial Department, Raunds

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    To support DSV Solutions in new business pursuits as well as existing operations from both a data driven and practical approach, creating processes, designing layouts, calculating headcount and space requirements whilst applying relevant technologies into the thought process.

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    DSV Solutions has ambitious growth targets in terms of footprint, revenue and EBITA.  The Solution Design Engineer will play a key role in increasing the revenue and EBITA of the country by optimising solutions for new and existing business.   As part of the Commercial Team, the SDE will work on proposals and operational requests ensuring data is understood to optimise processes and space utilization, whilst considering commercial impacts. 

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    New Business Implementation:  Taking an active role in new business implementations ensuring that the solution concept sold is implemented. Including alignment in SOP’s, productivities and subsequent headcount blue collar & white collar, MHE, investments, space, layout etc.  Presenting data analysis driving the solution and expected volumes

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    General: Promoting the good name of DSV Solutions (and its associated companies within the DSV Group) by adopting a professional approach at all times.

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    Business Development – Understand pipeline and new business projects, working on operational solutions and aligning with business development to help create cost models for responses

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            <p> </p>\n\n        <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span>Project Management – Handover operational processes and layout designs to help ensure smooth transition from concept design to realisation of a new business win</span></span></span></span></p>\n\n        <p> </p>\n\n        <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span>Site Managers – Assist with data analytical projects where differences in scope and volumes have been identified.  Propose opportunities to implement innovation to help overcome site challenges</span></span></span></span></p>\n\n        <p> </p>\n\n        <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span>General Manager WMS – Align operational designs with system capabilities to ensure streamlined implementations</span></span></span></span></p>\n        </td>\n    </tr>\n</tbody>\n
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    We promote collaboration and transparency and strive to attract, motivate and retain talented people in a culture of respect. If you are driven, talented and wish to be part of a progressive and versatile organisation, we’ll support you and your need to achieve your potential and forward your career.

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    To support DSV Solutions in new business pursuits as well as existing operations from both a data driven and practical approach, creating processes, designing layouts, calculating headcount and space requirements whilst applying relevant technologies into the thought process.

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    DSV Solutions has ambitious growth targets in terms of footprint, revenue and EBITA.  The Solution Design Engineer will play a key role in increasing the revenue and EBITA of the country by optimising solutions for new and existing business.   As part of the Commercial Team, the SDE will work on proposals and operational requests ensuring data is understood to optimise processes and space utilization, whilst considering commercial impacts. 

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    Department Development: Working with the wider business to identify areas/projects where SD can add value – centralising and standardising approaches to ensure best practice consistency across sites

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    Department Goals: Researching into new innovations within the industry

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    5. Act in a professional manner, ensure good working relationships are maintained and promote a good image of the Company at all times
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    7. Maintain and comply with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards, to be aware of the Occupational Health & Safety Management System, OHSAS18001 and to appreciate the responsibility you have to adhere to the respective procedures.
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    9. Be aware that the Company operates a Quality Assurance system ISO 9001:2008 and adhere to the respective procedures.
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    11. Ensure a good standard of housekeeping through observance of relevant Company policies and ensure that work areas are secure and locked when unoccupied.
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    13. Where appropriate challenge and determine reasons for presence on site of any unauthorised person.
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    Business Development – Understand pipeline and new business projects, working on operational solutions and aligning with business development to help create cost models for responses

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            <p> </p>\n\n        <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span>Project Management – Handover operational processes and layout designs to help ensure smooth transition from concept design to realisation of a new business win</span></span></span></span></p>\n\n        <p> </p>\n\n        <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span>Site Managers – Assist with data analytical projects where differences in scope and volumes have been identified.  Propose opportunities to implement innovation to help overcome site challenges</span></span></span></span></p>\n\n        <p> </p>\n\n        <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span>General Manager WMS – Align operational designs with system capabilities to ensure streamlined implementations</span></span></span></span></p>\n        </td>\n    </tr>\n</tbody>\n
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    DSV – Global Transport and Logistics

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    DSV is a dynamic workplace that fosters inclusivity and diversity. We conduct our business with integrity, respecting different cultures and the dignity and rights of individuals. When you join DSV, you are working for one of the very best performing companies in the transport and logistics industry. You’ll join a talented team of more than 75,000 employees in over 80 countries, working passionately to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services. DSV aspires to lead the way towards a more sustainable future for our industry and are committed to trading on nature’s terms.

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    We promote collaboration and transparency and strive to attract, motivate and retain talented people in a culture of respect. If you are driven, talented and wish to be part of a progressive and versatile organisation, we’ll support you and your need to achieve your potential and forward your career.

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    Visit dsv.com and follow us on LinkedInFacebook and Twitter.

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    Solutions Design Engineer

    DSV

    DSV

    Design
    Raunds, UK
    Posted on Monday, November 13, 2023
    • Solutions Design Engineer

     

    If you are a current DSV employee and interested in a position in another country, please contact your Human Resource representative to discuss the process and requirements of applying.

    Logistics

    Job Req Number:  74338
    Time Type: Full Time

    Role

    Solution Design Engineer

    Business Unit code, name and location

    Commercial Department, Raunds

    Date

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    Role profile

     

    To support DSV Solutions in new business pursuits as well as existing operations from both a data driven and practical approach, creating processes, designing layouts, calculating headcount and space requirements whilst applying relevant technologies into the thought process.

    Primary purpose of the role

     

    DSV Solutions has ambitious growth targets in terms of footprint, revenue and EBITA.  The Solution Design Engineer will play a key role in increasing the revenue and EBITA of the country by optimising solutions for new and existing business.   As part of the Commercial Team, the SDE will work on proposals and operational requests ensuring data is understood to optimise processes and space utilization, whilst considering commercial impacts. 

     

     

     

     

    Key accountability areas

     

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    New Business Development: Understand customer request document and data to feedback basic requirements into DSV to make initial decisions

    2

    New Business Development: Process data to calculate space requirements, considering site availability, and storage options against customer data profile

    3

    New Business Development: Process data to calculate headcount/automation requirements, considering site characteristics, using methodology to build productivity rates and understanding the impacts of the operation on any design work

    4

    New Business Development: Attend industry associated exhibitions and conferences to obtain information on the market and creative trends.  Engage with suppliers and work closely with the Senior Management Teams to consult and explore the development of new business services.
     

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    Client Retention / Growth: Attend meetings and work with existing clients as required to ensure that good business relationships are maintained, taking an active role in reviewing data, assessing customer profiles and helping optimise/alter operational processes with both a commercial and operational awareness

    5

    New Business Implementation:  Taking an active role in new business implementations ensuring that the solution concept sold is implemented. Including alignment in SOP’s, productivities and subsequent headcount blue collar & white collar, MHE, investments, space, layout etc.  Presenting data analysis driving the solution and expected volumes

    6

    Department Development: Working with the wider business to identify areas/projects where SD can add value – centralising and standardising approaches to ensure best practice consistency across sites

    7

    Department Goals: Researching into new innovations within the industry

    8

    General: Participating in and completing DSV Solutions / DSV Group Sales and Customer initiatives

    9

    General: Promoting the good name of DSV Solutions (and its associated companies within the DSV Group) by adopting a professional approach at all times.

     

    The above list of accountabilities is not exclusive or exhaustive and is not intended as a list of individual tasks. The role holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected commensurate with the scope and grading of the role. Role profiles should be regularly reviewed to ensure they are an accurate representation of the role.

     

    General responsibilities

     

    1. Understand and comply with all relevant Company rules, agreements, policies, procedures and with all relevant legislative requirements and codes of practice.
    2. Ensure Company business is treated in the strictest confidence and not disclosed to persons outside the Company.
    3. Act in a professional manner, ensure good working relationships are maintained and promote a good image of the Company at all times
    4. Maintain and comply with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards, to be aware of the Occupational Health & Safety Management System, OHSAS18001 and to appreciate the responsibility you have to adhere to the respective procedures.
    5. Be aware that the Company operates a Quality Assurance system ISO 9001:2008 and adhere to the respective procedures.
    6. Ensure a good standard of housekeeping through observance of relevant Company policies and ensure that work areas are secure and locked when unoccupied.
    7. Where appropriate challenge and determine reasons for presence on site of any unauthorised person.
    8. Attend any development training as required in compliance with the Company’s commitment to the Investors In People standard.

     

     Key working relationships

    Business Development – Understand pipeline and new business projects, working on operational solutions and aligning with business development to help create cost models for responses

     

    Project Management – Handover operational processes and layout designs to help ensure smooth transition from concept design to realisation of a new business win

     

    Site Managers – Assist with data analytical projects where differences in scope and volumes have been identified.  Propose opportunities to implement innovation to help overcome site challenges

     

    General Manager WMS – Align operational designs with system capabilities to ensure streamlined implementations

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Other Information

     Significant travel may be required as part of the job role (UK, EU & Global), employee must be able to accommodate this where reasonably possible including outside of contracted work hours.  As such, working hours can be made flexible

         

     

    DSV – Global Transport and Logistics

    DSV is a dynamic workplace that fosters inclusivity and diversity. We conduct our business with integrity, respecting different cultures and the dignity and rights of individuals. When you join DSV, you are working for one of the very best performing companies in the transport and logistics industry. You’ll join a talented team of more than 75,000 employees in over 80 countries, working passionately to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services. DSV aspires to lead the way towards a more sustainable future for our industry and are committed to trading on nature’s terms.

    We promote collaboration and transparency and strive to attract, motivate and retain talented people in a culture of respect. If you are driven, talented and wish to be part of a progressive and versatile organisation, we’ll support you and your need to achieve your potential and forward your career.

    Visit dsv.com and follow us on LinkedInFacebook and Twitter.

     

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    Job Req Number:  74338
    Time Type: Full Time

    Role

    Solution Design Engineer

    Business Unit code, name and location

    Commercial Department, Raunds

    Date

    NA

    Role profile

     

    To support DSV Solutions in new business pursuits as well as existing operations from both a data driven and practical approach, creating processes, designing layouts, calculating headcount and space requirements whilst applying relevant technologies into the thought process.

    Primary purpose of the role

     

    DSV Solutions has ambitious growth targets in terms of footprint, revenue and EBITA.  The Solution Design Engineer will play a key role in increasing the revenue and EBITA of the country by optimising solutions for new and existing business.   As part of the Commercial Team, the SDE will work on proposals and operational requests ensuring data is understood to optimise processes and space utilization, whilst considering commercial impacts. 

     

     

     

     

    Key accountability areas

     

    1

    New Business Development: Understand customer request document and data to feedback basic requirements into DSV to make initial decisions

    2

    New Business Development: Process data to calculate space requirements, considering site availability, and storage options against customer data profile

    3

    New Business Development: Process data to calculate headcount/automation requirements, considering site characteristics, using methodology to build productivity rates and understanding the impacts of the operation on any design work

    4

    New Business Development: Attend industry associated exhibitions and conferences to obtain information on the market and creative trends.  Engage with suppliers and work closely with the Senior Management Teams to consult and explore the development of new business services.
     

    4

    Client Retention / Growth: Attend meetings and work with existing clients as required to ensure that good business relationships are maintained, taking an active role in reviewing data, assessing customer profiles and helping optimise/alter operational processes with both a commercial and operational awareness

    5

    New Business Implementation:  Taking an active role in new business implementations ensuring that the solution concept sold is implemented. Including alignment in SOP’s, productivities and subsequent headcount blue collar & white collar, MHE, investments, space, layout etc.  Presenting data analysis driving the solution and expected volumes

    6

    Department Development: Working with the wider business to identify areas/projects where SD can add value – centralising and standardising approaches to ensure best practice consistency across sites

    7

    Department Goals: Researching into new innovations within the industry

    8

    General: Participating in and completing DSV Solutions / DSV Group Sales and Customer initiatives

    9

    General: Promoting the good name of DSV Solutions (and its associated companies within the DSV Group) by adopting a professional approach at all times.

     

    The above list of accountabilities is not exclusive or exhaustive and is not intended as a list of individual tasks. The role holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected commensurate with the scope and grading of the role. Role profiles should be regularly reviewed to ensure they are an accurate representation of the role.

     

    General responsibilities

     

    1. Understand and comply with all relevant Company rules, agreements, policies, procedures and with all relevant legislative requirements and codes of practice.
    2. Ensure Company business is treated in the strictest confidence and not disclosed to persons outside the Company.
    3. Act in a professional manner, ensure good working relationships are maintained and promote a good image of the Company at all times
    4. Maintain and comply with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards, to be aware of the Occupational Health & Safety Management System, OHSAS18001 and to appreciate the responsibility you have to adhere to the respective procedures.
    5. Be aware that the Company operates a Quality Assurance system ISO 9001:2008 and adhere to the respective procedures.
    6. Ensure a good standard of housekeeping through observance of relevant Company policies and ensure that work areas are secure and locked when unoccupied.
    7. Where appropriate challenge and determine reasons for presence on site of any unauthorised person.
    8. Attend any development training as required in compliance with the Company’s commitment to the Investors In People standard.

     

     Key working relationships

    Business Development – Understand pipeline and new business projects, working on operational solutions and aligning with business development to help create cost models for responses

     

    Project Management – Handover operational processes and layout designs to help ensure smooth transition from concept design to realisation of a new business win

     

    Site Managers – Assist with data analytical projects where differences in scope and volumes have been identified.  Propose opportunities to implement innovation to help overcome site challenges

     

    General Manager WMS – Align operational designs with system capabilities to ensure streamlined implementations

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Other Information

     Significant travel may be required as part of the job role (UK, EU & Global), employee must be able to accommodate this where reasonably possible including outside of contracted work hours.  As such, working hours can be made flexible

         

     

    DSV – Global Transport and Logistics

    DSV is a dynamic workplace that fosters inclusivity and diversity. We conduct our business with integrity, respecting different cultures and the dignity and rights of individuals. When you join DSV, you are working for one of the very best performing companies in the transport and logistics industry. You’ll join a talented team of more than 75,000 employees in over 80 countries, working passionately to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services. DSV aspires to lead the way towards a more sustainable future for our industry and are committed to trading on nature’s terms.

    We promote collaboration and transparency and strive to attract, motivate and retain talented people in a culture of respect. If you are driven, talented and wish to be part of a progressive and versatile organisation, we’ll support you and your need to achieve your potential and forward your career.

    Visit dsv.com and follow us on LinkedInFacebook and Twitter.