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Solutions Engineer

Job Category: Business Development

Requisition Number: SOLUT008824

Location: Houston, TX 77073, USA

Description

Essential Job Functions

• Proposal Management: Leads the design and pricing of customer RFPs, incorporating standard tariffs, historical data, and client-specific requirements.
• Design and Implementation: Develops comprehensive transportation solutions for customer RFPs, emphasizing Air and Ocean freight services.
• Product Knowledge: Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of Air and Ocean freight products, including pricing mechanisms, market trends, and optimization techniques.
• Supply Chain Optimization: Works to optimize clients' supply chains by analyzing and improving transportation routes, reducing costs, and enhancing service levels.
• Presentation Skills: Delivers compelling presentations to internal and external stakeholders, effectively communicating complex solutions.
• Performance Measurement: Establishes baselines and implements performance measures to track and improve project outcomes.
• Advanced Analytics: Utilizes advanced analytics to understand business needs, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and optimize supply chains.
• Sales Support: Actively supports the sales process, contributing to the development of value propositions and client proposals, with a focus on Air and Ocean freight.
• Process Improvement: Identifies process gaps and recommends and implements improvements to enhance pricing strategies and overall efficiency.
• Additional Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the team and company.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Technical aptitude: Microsoft Office, Soucify, Transportation/Warehouse Management Systems, Microsoft Visio, Transportation Analysis Tools, Network analysis tools, Simulation and Inventory tools, Data visualization including Tableau, Spotfire and PowerBI.

Physical Requirements

• Position may require extended periods of sitting, computer use, standing and walking.
• Some light lifting may be required in some instances.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required in engineering/business or supply chain or equivalent.
• MBA and/or Industrial Engineering favored
• Two years of related experience preferred

Why Should You Work for Crane?

At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.

We offer:

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check.

Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.