Solution Consultant

Tasks

• Develop solutions of varying size and complexity, owning concept development
• Translate customer business requirements into practical solution concepts and design direction
• Evaluate and compare solution options using structured methods to recommend the best approach
• Estimate timelines and required resources to support successful project execution
• Drive solution progress within project plans, working independently with guidance as needed
• Identify risks, gaps, and dependencies and escalate appropriately
• Apply judgment to solution options and support further analysis to strengthen recommendations
• Define data collection and analysis approaches critical to solution design
• Analyze customer data to develop design criteria and support defensible recommendations
• Produce clear, professional design reports that communicate requirements and solutions
• Define and qualify customer objectives and support opportunity pre-qualification
• Partner with Sales and internal stakeholders to align on solution intent and assumptions
• Support customer and internal solution discussions and build trusted-advisor relationships
• Create clear written descriptions, layouts, drawings, and analytical outputs
• Support preparation of proposal documents that accurately represent the solution
• Stay current on technologies, operating strategies, and solution development methods
• Continuously improve solution development practices and may serve as an SME in specific technologies

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in logistics and automation
• Strong understanding of distribution center operations and material handling technologies
• Proficiency in data analysis, concept development, and modern analytical tools
• Excellent communication skills with customers, senior leaders, and cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment
• Able to manage shifting priorities with focus, flexibility, and a positive approach
• Comfortable learning new technologies and methods quickly
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; master’s degree strongly preferred
• Willingness to travel 25–50%