Principal Solutions Architect, Supply Chain Automation R&D

New

Remote or Franklin, TNFull-TimePrincipal

Salary not disclosed

Apply NowOpens the employer's application page

Job Details

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or a related field.
10+ years of experience in supply chain and automation-related industries.
Expert in solutions automation processes, tools, and methodologies.
Experience developing and reviewing statements of work for consulting engagements.
Proficient in Power BI, MS Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience presenting to clients and/or at industry conferences.
Proven leadership, mentoring, and development skills.

Lead the development of DCS’s solutions automation roadmap and help define how advanced technologies are evaluated and applied.
Partner with automation suppliers (AMRs, robotics, goods-to-person systems, and emerging technologies) to integrate best-fit solutions into customer concepts.
Provide strategic guidance on data analytics, storage design, inventory optimization, order-picking strategies, cost-reduction initiatives, and process/system optimization.
Present findings, recommendations, and automation concepts directly to customers and internal stakeholders.
Collaborate with systems and applications engineering teams to review concept and final solutions, ensuring they are value-engineered and market competitive.
Scope opportunities by understanding customer challenges, defining statements of work, and shaping project deliverables.
Support the development of final project documentation for supply chain consulting engagements.
Act as a senior leader within sales and pre-contract teams, guiding solution direction while representing the voice of the customer.
Gather customer feedback and recommend new services or improvements to existing offerings.
Travel onsite as needed to support project activities (approximately 25–30%).

View Full Description & ApplyYou'll be redirected to the employer's site