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Sr. Manager Solution Design

Sr. Manager Solution Design

FORTNAHouston, TX, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Join The Movement At Fortna

Fortna partners with the world's leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services. At Fortna, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn't just a job but a movement a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach.

Position Summary

This position will primarily focus on managing Client engagements and conducting analysis, modeling, research, solution development, presentation creation, and delivering Client value.

Primary Responsibilities Include

  • Project Management of one or more Client engagements simultaneously
  • Managing and collaborating internal and Client stakeholders during engagements
  • Leading large and complex operations and distribution center design projects
  • Development of Client deliverables and presentations
  • Storing, gathering, and analyzing data using MS Excel and MS Access
  • Being a subject matter expert in the definition of viable operations concepts based on volume, vertical market, distribution channel and Client business objectives
  • Leading integrated design (or Detailed Design) efforts
  • Managing project financials by means of creating budgets and timelines, and overseeing expenses and staffing
  • Training others on problem solving approaches
  • Writing and delivering high quality documentation and analysis
  • Demonstrating specific technical expertise, e.g., Network Modeling, DC Design, Operations Implementation, etc.
  • Data modeling using Fortna's proprietary & package tools for financial and operational modeling
  • Supporting delivery of solutions including business process redesign, distribution center (DC) design, organizational design, etc.
  • Adhering to Fortna's Operations Design methodology
  • Cross team communication within the SCS teams and broader teams during project work to ensure alignment
  • Fostering business case thinking within the project team and the ability to develop a business case
  • Leading core team meetings and steering team updates
  • Offering business point of view during project efforts and deliverables
  • Developing and supporting internal business systems and processes
  • Leading and supporting internal project teams in the development of tools templates and methodologies
  • Writing and contributing to white papers
  • Demonstrating leadership by providing vision, direction and guidance to Client teams, and by overseeing and delegating responsibilities to Associates
  • Researching as requested
  • Designing and leading focus groups

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with evidence of strong performance in engineering, logistics, and operations
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in distribution center (DC) environment
  • Experience in performing industrial engineering work in complex supply chains
  • Experience in DC operations design including DC layout, operations improvement, material handling system (MHS) design, process design, value stream mapping, etc.
  • Supply chain consulting related work experience with a minimum of 4-6 years cumulative experience in consulting services not including internal consulting roles
  • Proven involvement with business case development
  • Strong project management and problem-solving skills
  • Strong level of business acumen
  • Ability to manage overall project efforts and Client relationships
  • Ability to employ persuasion skills with discretion and consideration
  • Ability to coach, lead, and manage others
  • Ability to manage internal efforts
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Ability to work effectively on a team and support high levels of performance
  • High level comprehension of financial analysis
  • Excellent facilitation skills
  • Excellent research and knowledge management skills
  • Advanced collaboration and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Desire to continually add value to and ensure accuracy and quality in all work performed
  • Ability to perform essential functions of the job
  • Technical expertise (e.g., Network Modeling, DC Design, Operations Implementation)
  • Ability to travel nationally and internationally
  • Desired Qualifications

  • Master's degree in business, supply chain, operations, engineering or related field
  • CPIM or CSCP certification from Association for Operations Management (APICS)
  • PMP Certification from Project Management Institute (PMI)
  • Supply Chain certification training, e.g., The Logistics Institute at Georgia Tech, IIE
  • The base salary range for this role is $115,900 to $173,800. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary range for this position. Actual base salary offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.

    This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and / or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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