Manager

**Core Purpose and Essence of the Position**

Design & implement innovative warehouse solutions and drive the successful execution of key automation projects for existing and new clients. The Manager of Engineering will report to Sr. Manager of Engineering, but will also work closely with key stakeholders in Operations, Business Development, WMS Engineers & IT.

**Essential Duties & Responsibilities**

**_Technical _**:

- Lead and support the development of best-in-class operating solutions that include all operational elements including calculation of operating cost, design of operation flow, selection of technology and equipment and facility layout design
- Detailed data analysis to create customer business & operational profile
- Analyze client profile & create technical specifications to design optimal & feasible solutions in collaboration with operations & WMS engineers
- Problem solving facilitation and training where required
- Effective communicator on opportunities for improvement, budget variances, and identified risks

**_Financial_**:

- Perform cost/benefit trade-off analysis and develop ROI business cases for recommended projects involving process, system or advanced technology changes
- Perform pricing simulations to identify best in class solution that is flexible across multiple scenarios
- Manage & support repricing and budgeting of an existing client

**_Project Management _**:

- Lead and deliver successful implementations on time, on budget and with high customer satisfaction
- Working closely with Project & Implementation, Solutions & Pricing & Applications Engineering teams to ensure standardization of best practices in DSV.
- Support major changes within the warehouse with regards to processes, MHE, WMS, automation & mechanization
- Implement automation and mechanization initiatives

**Primary Interactions**

The primary interaction will be working with the engineering, operations & management team.

**Required Competencies**

**_Technical_**_ Skills_**
- Knowledge of WMS (Warehouse Management Systems)
- Strong proficiency of MS Office (Outlook and Excel)
- Advanced Knowledge of Excel, Access & AutoCAD
- Knowledge of MS Power BI, MS Visio & Project is preferrable

**Communication Skills**
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Able to communicate design ideas, drive discussions to generate ideas & solve problems
- Customize response based on audience

**Organizational Skills**
- Task prioritization & time management skill

**Other**
- Able to travel within GTA, within Canada & if required international travel for conferences, site visits & trade events
- Knowledge of basic engineering finances & accounting principles
- Knowledge of warehousing processes, systems and equipment (MHE)
- Knowledge of CargoWrite (Blue Yonder) WMS

**Minimum Education and/or Experience**
- Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering required or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in warehouse environment

DSV is an equal opportunity employer and strives to ensure that its hiring process meets the needs of all persons with disabilities. As such, DSV will provide reasonable accommodation for any applicant, as requested during the hiring process.

DSV seeks to fully integrate the principles of Employment Equity and will ensure the full participation and advancement of members of historically disadvantaged groups (i.e., members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, women, and aboriginal peoples). DSV will achieve this by ensuring that its hiring process is fair and equitable for all persons.