Senior Solutions Design Engineer, Contract Logistics

Location: Plumbago
Job Posting Title:  Senior Solutions Design Engineer, Contract Logistics
Time Type: Full Time

Tertiary Qualification(s)
Degree with 5 years experience, operational and project management experience in logistics 

Additional Computer Skills  
• Advance Excel, PowerQuery and PowerBI 
• AutoCAD 
• Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Visio and Project 

Job-related Requirements 
5 year experience in operational and project management within the logistics environment.  
Own vehicle with driver’s license required.  
Advanced Excel;  
Detail oriented, high work rate, quality of work and time management to meet deadlines. 
 
Beneficial: 
Experience in Warehouse Design and Costing/Pricing for RFQ’s and existing clients 
Data Cleaning & Analytics 
Expert in AI

Highly adaptable to change  
• Sound knowledge of engineering economics and fundamental 
accounting principles 
• Experience in automation and mechanisation with warehouse 
environment. 
• Customer service/ relations experience  
• Project management skills and experience 
• Innovative 
• Team involvement 
• Leadership ability     
• Good people skills required 

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE 
The Senior Solutions Design Engineer will be part of the Solution and Pricing department and will work closely with 
business development and facility general managers to maintain and growth the DSV Contract Logistics business. 
Business growth will be mainly through Request For Quotation (RFQ) and/or consultation with new and existing 
customers. The requirement is also to support general managers to renew existing client at the end of their respective 
agreements. 
 
The individual must be comfortable working with Big Data and clean, analyse, interpret and report back on large data 
sets. Have a good understanding of warehouse operations to calculate resource requirements and develop effective 
warehouse layout designs. Be able to use the warehouse and resource design outputs to cost the operation for the 
client. The costing entails liaising with key suppliers to obtain costs like racking, sprinklers, MHE and IT. equipment 
 
MS Word and PowerPoint skills is required to package the final solutions and commercials for submission to the client.  
 
The role is critical in the growth of the DSV Contract Logistics business units and requires attention to detail, time 
management and good people skill with internal and external clients

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 
• Engineered Solutions: Identify, analyse & develop value-adding solutions for current & prospective clients; 
• Analysis and recommendations 
o Data (analysis, comparison, sense checking, cleaning) 
o Process (supporting business objectives, complete, relevant, error-proofed, measurable) 
o Facilities (best practices, flow, flexibility, compliance) 
• Costing Model – comprehensive understanding of the Solutions Costing Model 
o  All costing inputs to be signed off or supported by quotes,  
o  Effective use of programs like AutoCAD, MS Visio and Power BI, etc to ensured detailed and 
accurate designs related input into the costing model. 
o  Good understanding of labour regulations (24hrs operations, shift allowance, shift patterns etc) 
o  Develop relationships with key suppliers (racking, packaging, sprinklers, MHE etc) 
o  Verify all productivities used in costings 
o  Conduct research to ensure productivities used are in line with industry standards 
• Tools: Application of the following tools and/or methodologies as appropriate and when required:  
o Material flow mapping 
o Warehouse and layout design  
o Qualitative flow measurement 
o Manning requirements calculations 
o Material handling equipment selection
o Storage density calculations 
o Productivity calculations 
o Work sampling  
o Value stream mapping 
o Problem Solving 
 
• Warehouse Management Systems – knowledge of key functions and features of systems used by DSV in 
support of solutions development and implementations. Detailed understanding of cost implications and 
correct allocation of related costs when completing costing models. 
• Business cases/feasibility studies – develop as required depending on financial investment required and 
risk profile. Tools and aspects to consider include ROI calculations, quantified value, opportunity for product 
improvements and future growth/revenue potential 
• New product development – develop as required new products, tools and solutions that will enhance the 
Solutions business and ensure future growth. This can include but is not limited to e-commerce, collaborative 
niche products in Healthcare & Beauty sectors and industry solutions in Automotive. 
• Client Relationship management – To develop and maintain sound client relationships based on 
competence, respect and trust 
• Sales Support – Assist with the technical and financial selling to the client with the development and 
documenting of proposals, response to tenders, RFQs and RFPs 
• Operation Review – Evaluate operation against proposed solutions in terms of – 
o Solution and Operations review (volumes, resource, MHE, process etc) 
o Commercial (revenue, cost, etc) 
 
Additional Job Information –  
• Must work well in a team. 
• Must show maturity level to work on his/her own with minimum supervision. 
• Must show initiative and be motivated. 
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral. 
• Have good numeric skills. 
• Work well under pressure and to a deadline. 
• Work on multiple projects/RFQs with overlapping timelines  
• Pay meticulous attention to detail. 
• Ability to implement corrective action. 
• Effective administration skills. 
• Must be methodical and precise in their work. 
• Punctuality and time management skills are critical. 
• Available to work long hours when required and may be required to travel locally and internationally on occasion.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you. 

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavor to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with DSV’s Employment Equity plans. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time. 

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