Advisor, Supply Chain Solution (Contract Logistics)

APL Logistics (a member of KWE Group) is a leading provider of global supply chain services, enabling sustainable trade and commerce in key markets and regions. The mission is to design, build and implement innovative, profitable and sustainable products and services that help our customers meet consumer and industrial demands globally and irrespective of fulfillment channels. It provides innovative, global supply-chain solutions across Automotive, Consumer, Industrial and Retail markets. These solutions include Order Management, Distribution & Fulfillment, Customs Brokerage and Transportation products as well as Visibility and Analytics solutions delivered across six regions. APL Logistics strives to be the premier Order Management provider in the world while being the employer of choice in our chosen markets.

JOB PURPOSE

The Advisor support CLS business development by leading the development of engineered solutions for new and existing CLS customers. This position leads operational design solutions, engineering and financial modeling and pricing coordination with operations management, functional and strategy teams. This role collaborates closely with Solutions Engineering Manager, Product Manager, and commercial leads.

This role also leads engineering projects and initiatives coordinated through APLL Innovation and Process Improvement engineering team within APLL CLS warehouse network. This mid-level position works and collaborates closely with operations, IT, vendors, and project management teams. This position will be tasked to support projects aimed to produce higher productivities through the implementation of best practices, new/ upgraded technology and automation,

labor management systems, process optimization, and product flow among others.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Reporting and Review

• Supports new business development cycle: lead, solution design, pricing, and proposal development.
• Work directly with commercial, operations, technology, project management teams in the review and analysis of RFPs to identify and approve pricing and contractual requirements to ensure feasibility of projects with respect to company costs and budget.
• Builds and maintains engineering models/databases
• Builds and maintains facility layout drawings in AutoCAD
• Conducts field observations, gathers data, and analyses data. Work measurement, Process analysis, Product flow analysis, Space analysis, Interviews / Observations
• Complete research on market trends: labor, technology, and innovation
• Document and publish reports: projects, meetings, studies, observations

Project Managment

• Development of flexible, scalable, innovative, and cost-effective engineered solutions for warehouse operations such as Receiving, Put Away, Picking, and Loading, Material Handling Solutions, Order Fulfilment Solutions, Storage System Solutions, integrated solutions with WMS and WCS systems, process Improvements
• Coordinates and executes project activities, Process Improvement / Lean Projects, Labor Management System deployment/ maintenance, Business Development support, New business on boarding, Technology upgrades, New technology deployment.

EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field; a Master's degree is a plus.
• 3-5 years of Industrial Engineering experience in the 3PL industry.
• Proven experience conducting work measurements/time studies and developing labor standards.
• Proficiency in completing AutoCAD projects.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and develop actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present findings to stakeholders.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) and automation technologies.
• Experience with Lean methodologies and process improvement techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.