Overview
lead logistics applications | application designer
senior / qualifications
* senior/expert application designer
* logistics & supply chain
job function
* information technology
job description
* work in collaboration with geographically distributed teams
* understand business requirements and customers’ needs to translate them into it solutions as per llp customer applications it product portfolio and architecture
* support and work closely with the gco/llp division and development teams in customer implementations acting as technical lead/it workstream coordinator
* overall accountability for the projects where the it business analyst is in lead: solution high-level design, project delivery within the timelines and cost foreseen, including project documentation, documentation of the solution and handover to the global it services support team.
* drive standards within customer solutions in order to improve our quality of it solutions, time to market while reduce cost of solutions
* communicate with the business stakeholders in order to proactively develop and drive innovative solutions
* deliver information and trainings and support presales activities
* ensure the adherence to corporate work instructions and standard processes.
* enable good collaboration and interface with other business and it departments
* coaching / training other the team members where necessary
* identify gaps and submit changer requests documents for system enhancements
function / market & industry knowledge / business acumen / process working
* understanding of the challenges faced by businesses in outsourcing activities such as logistics for the first time or from one logistics partner to the other
* trends within the logistics industry that could provide competitive advantage
* innovations within the industry and an understanding of competitions technology and solutions
* understanding of the challenges faced within an it organization of a large global organization
* demonstrated competency in process & system design & delivery, requirements assessment, process improvement, project management and business logic
* sound understanding of 3pl/4pl/llp business processes and interdependencies
technical requirements
* excellent conceptual and functional understanding of the key it applications used in the supply chain (e.g. Tms, oms, visibility and edi integration, wms)
* excellent knowledge and experience in jda/blue yonder tms implementations
* excellent knowledge in edi standards and any other means or integration and systems operability
* experience with business intelligence tools, reporting and test management platforms is desired
* demonstrate microsoft office package skills and collaboration platforms
* demonstrates business and financial awareness
* strong understanding of the principles of supply chain management
* creativity and ability to develop innovative ideas and solutions
* excellent communication & interpersonal traits in the areas of presentation skills.
* excellent interpersonal skills, working with customer logistics and supply chain senior executives
* ability to work in a diverse environment and culture.
* ability to move forward successfully with minimal direction: self-motivated & autonomous.
* capable of remaining professional & effective in light of sometimes very stressful situations.
education and work experience
general degree with emphasis in it, engineering, supply chain management or equivalent of +10 years relevant working experience. Senior profile, periods below can be concurrent:
* 5 – 10 years it experience in the logistics industry and supply chain management
* 5 – 10 years it experience of complex solutions (e.g. Scm, erp)
* 5 – 10 years customer facing experience
* 5 – 10 years it project management to ensure practical understanding of approach, issues, and risks
language skill
* fluent english knowledge in word and writing
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