The Opportunity
The Transport Solutions Design Manager, reporting directly to the Chief Commercial Officer/Solutions Head, plays a pivotal role in shaping logistics strategies, optimizing supply chain operations, and fostering innovation within our organization. This key position requires a distinctive blend of analytical prowess, creative thinking, and an in-depth understanding of transportation logistics to develop solutions aligned with business objectives. The role encompasses the responsibility of designing transport strategies that enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and contribute to environmental sustainability. As an integral team member, the Transport Solutions Design Manager collaborates with the Sales Team and clients, leveraging extensive knowledge of transport solution methodologies to propose mutually beneficial solutions. This opportunity offers an exciting chance to make a significant impact on organizational growth by spearheading strategic initiatives, establishing industry best practices, and delivering exceptional value to customers. The primary objective is to contribute to the growth and profitability of Fast Logistics, aligning with the corporate vision of becoming the leading provider of value-adding supply chain solutions. The Solutions Head will actively participate in identifying, developing, and delivering business solutions and services, serving as the intermediary between BD/Sales and Operations during solutioning and transitions.
Core values we look for
- Excellence - Ability to meet organizational goals and customers expectations. Owning responsibility for one's performance by acting effectively and efficiently to achieve organization's standards of excellence.
- Commitment - Align one's behavior with the needs, priorities, and goals of the organization. Act according to the organization's vision, mission and values with utmost honesty and integrity.
- Customer Delight - Anticipates and provides value-adding services beyond customer expectations. Understands internal and external customer needs and concerns to provide appropriate support and solutions.
- Innovation - Demonstrates the ability to challenge conventional approaches, encourages new ideas and innovations, designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs/ processes.
- Teamwork - The ability to work effectively with diverse teams, work groups, and across the organization by demonstrating necessary skills and collaborative work attitude in achieving organizational goals.
FAST Ways of Working (WOW)
- Empowerment We empower our people.
- Integrity We do what we say.
- Communication We effectively communicate with one another.
- Accountability We are accountable for all our decisions and actions.
Responsibilities:
1.Bid Management , Solution Design, and Price / Cost Optimization
- Lead and manage bid events with particular focus on strategic, high-value, and design-heavy opportunities.
- Design optimal configurations of FAST transportation services and managed subcontractors to meet customers service level and cost needs.
- Secure, maintain, and analyze carrier rates and terms across transportation modes to provide lowest cost- to- serve options meeting the needs of customers and the company.
- Communicate FAST innovations, technologies, and 3rd-party partnerships as potential value-drivers in customers solutions.
2.Network Optimization
- Apply network modeling tools to optimize distribution networks.
- Utilize big data and logistics technologies for network improvement.
- Analyze existing transportation methods and logistics operations for inefficiencies and improvements.
- Design innovative and sustainable transport solutions.
3.Subject Matter Expertise and Strategic Guidance
- Provide subject matter expertise to customers, Business Development, and other account-level management.
- Collaborate with customers to develop logistics strategies for entering new markets.
- Assist customers in creating a cost-effective supply chain.
4.Business Development and Sales Support
- inputs to Sales and Business Development on future trends in fuel and other key consumables.
- participate in bidding and support integral solutions for offering services.
- ways to synergize potential new customers and exploit opportunities for growth.
5.Collaboration and Integration
- with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate logistics solutions into the broader supply chain.
- advanced software and technologies for transportation planning and design.
6.Financial Assessment
- cost-benefit analyses for proposed transportation projects and present findings to senior management.
7.Solution Management and Sales Support
- as a resource person for sales and transport solutioning.
- a market approach, solution portfolio, and sales/delivery execution model.
- sales in developing solutions and providing enticing presentation materials.
Additional Information
Reporting Line: Chief Commercial Officer/Solutions head
Base Location: Manila, Philippines
Opportunities for learning and honing your craft abound.
