Architect, LTS Solutions - Remote

About the role

The purpose of this position supports Americas EMEA. This role leads the development and implementation of engineered and business solutions for APLL's Land Transport Solutions (LTS) business: Managed Transport Services, Domestic Control Tower, Multi Modal, Domestic Ground Distribution, Drayage, US-Mexico and Pan European Cross Border businesses.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution definition, design and project execution activities related to the job purpose.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for LTS operations in Americas.
• Translate technical language into business language as needed to bridge the gap between business and technical professionals engaged in the full product value stream.
• Develop and maintain product and pricing information on business systems and participate in the development of quotation and deal evaluation methods to ensure consistent use across line of business.
• Work directly with commercial and engineering team 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.
• Collaborate with IT, Customer Support and Operations to assist in setup, testing and training. Provide key/strategic account support for new technology requirements and solution design.
• Communicate (verbal and written) frequently with internal and external customer and/or project sponsors and stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of new TMS technology platform to support Land Transportation in Americas and EMEA across all APLL LOB’s.
• Communicate (verbal and written) frequently with internal and external customer and/or project sponsors and stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of new TMS technology platform to support Land Transportation in Americas and EMEA across all APLL LOB’s.

Qualifications

• Bilingual: Spanish and English (verbal and writing) is a plus, Portuguese desired.
• Experience working in a global or multi-regional environment and experience working with teams located in different countries across Americas and EMEA region.
• Preferred 5+ years of supply chain experience: domestic ground transportation, multi modal transportation, Impo last mile / Expo first mile, US-Mex cross border, and Pan European.
• Preferred 3+ years of process mapping, solutions design and engineering experience in Supply Chain industry.
• Preferred 5+ years of well-rounded TMS technology, logistics operations and customer-faced experience. TMS Platforms: One Network, Blue Yonder, Oracle TM.
• Preferred 3+ years of project management and implementation.
• A proven history working with large sets of operational/ volumes, sales data for analysis and solutions modelling.
• Expert at using Microsoft Excel and Excel advanced features (Pivot Table, Functions, V-Lookups, etc.).
• Strong expertise on customer network analysis and optimization (inbound / outbound).
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills (Bilingual) to support and defend engineering recommendations.
• Strong analytical skills to identify and analyze cost factors for solution designs and proposals.
• Good leadership skills to guide and mentor the work of less experienced personnel.
• Ability to work remotely, autonomously.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to travel within country and outside of the country to support meetings and/ or projects.

Requirements

• Ability to work remotely, autonomously.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to travel within country and outside of the country to support meetings and/ or projects.

Pay

The typical starting salary range for this position is: $94,400 - $145,300. The actual salary offer will take into account multiple factors including skills, experience, and location.

Schedule

Candidates are eligible for a designated Hybrid schedule as described below: Fully on-site, or fully remote schedules are determined based on role and business needs. Hybrid employees must report to the office 8 days per month, scheduled by their supervisor.