Manager, Solutions Engineering

Company: GXO
Location: Houston
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Logistics at full potential. -At GXO, we're constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels -who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you'll have the support to excel at work -and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.As the Manager, Solutions Engineering, you will lead the Solutions Engineering team for a nationwide, multi-client ecommerce fulfillment product. You will use your engineering, consulting and leadership skills to support the delivery of competitive solutions and key initiatives for our customers, find opportunities through rigorous data collection and investigation, craft marketable solutions for clients, and identify, propose and improve their supply chain operations. -Become a part of GXO, and you'll have a starring role in helping us provide exceptional daily solutions for our customers. -Pay, benefits and more.We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.What you'll do on a typical day:

• Lead and develop a team of professional supply chain Engineers in delivering client solutions
• Manage a robust engineering pipeline by allocating resources to client projects
• Develop pricing methodology and cost models to improve efficiency and increase competitiveness
• Partner with the Business Development team to align our pricing approach to the win strategy for each client opportunity
• Train, develop and guide the engineering team to achieve continuous gains in productivity, accuracy and creative problem solving
• Partner with our Operations and Account Management teams to identify opportunities for continuous improvement within current facilitiesWhat you need to succeed at GXO:At a minimum, you'll need:
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related field, or equivalent related work or military experience
  • 5 years of experience in one or more key functional areas: supply chain management, logistics, decision support systems/technology, transportation or distribution management
  • 4 years of experience leading engineering teams -
  • Excellent computer skills, including analysis, and spreadsheet and database proficiency (Access and Excel, etc.)
  • Network modeling experienceIt'd be great if you also have:
    • Master's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering
    • Ability to travel 30% of the timeWe engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.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. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement

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