Solutions Engineer III

At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time.

The Solutions Engineer III responds to the customer RFP (Request for Proposal) with an effective logistics solution by drawing upon data analytics, industrial engineering, design engineering, an understanding of IT WMS (Warehouse Management System) functionality, knowledge of Operations, and the ability to present/correspond directly to the Customer effectively and succinctly. 

• Select the best methods to store the customers product safely and efficiently 
• Estimate the square feet needed for real estate to start a search for a building with the correct ceiling height.  
• Industrial Engineering: process mapping, value stream mapping, process design, space planning and layout design (using CAD), index and scope creep measurement, and inventory & slotting assessments. 
• Create warehousing workflows and process on how to receive, pick, pack and ship customer goods based on the requirements 
• Build labor standards and align IT WMS to support warehousing workflows and processes 
• Select the appropriate material handling equipment to work with the solution  
• Based on solutions selected, price the solution in the pro forma. Utilize Kenco Pricing model to process data, and coordinate with Real Estate, IT and HR for additional pricing data. 
• Understand cost structures (Cost +, FVR [Fixed-Variable-Reimbursable], Unit Rates), Operations (shift structures, seasonality, direct vs. indirect ratio, staffing and training, etc.), and basic financial concepts and company thresholds. 
• Apply labor rates of job classes to the hours from the processes and the rates for the management team and coordinators/clerks that support the direct labor 
• Acquire costs for the storage equipment, forklifts, IT hardware, building improvements, etc. 
• Adjust the pricing to the customer template. Obtain client profile data from sales department. 
• Support the sales team with a description of the process, innovations used in the solution, and continual revisions. 
• Present pricing proposals to internal and external customers. Present pricing information clients in a way that commands their confidence. 
• Visit customer sites for gathering information with discretion and confidentiality 
• Ability to assess the effectiveness of processes already in place 
• ROI analysis 
• Report billable hours to appropriate accounts in a timely manner 
• Participate in operational audits 
• Level of pricing complexity: Advanced. Full solutions including E-Commerce. Semi-automated solutions. 
• Pricing strategies: Cost +, FVR, Unit 
• Pricing Multi-site and Scenarios: Yes. 
• Material Handling Equipment (MHE): All types of MHE. 
• Warehouse Management System (WMS): Korber, Blue Yonder, Veracore (Omni Channel warehousing or E-Commerce) 
• Training Others: Model, Pricing, Multiple Scenarios, Multiple MHE, WMS Features 

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from a four-year college or university  
• 5-8 years of experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• MS Project experience. 
• CAD 

• Business Acumen - Knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization. 
• Communicate for Impact - Proactively communicate with all stakeholders throughout the life cycle of programs and projects. 
• Influencing Others - Can quickly find common ground and can solve problems for the good of the organization with a minimal amount of noise. Authentically gains trust and support of peers. 
• Managing Transitions/ Change Management - Effectively plans, manages and communicates changes in processes with appropriate stakeholders. 
• Strategic Agility - Enable Kenco to remain competitive by adjusting and adapting to innovative ideas necessary to support Kenco’s long-term organizational strategy. 

• This position is expected to travel approximately ​25% - 50%​. 
• A passport is not required, but recommended.​ 

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• The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The physical demands and work environment described 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.
• Kenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Per company policy, all internal job postings expire 14 days from the date they are posted.

Benefits offered:
 

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts

• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Basic Life and Supplemental Life

• Short Term and Long Term Disability

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off approximately 2  weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)

• Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days

Kenco strives to provide a supportive, professional environment for all employees. As a part of Kenco, we expect our team to uphold our three key pillars: be honest, serve, and get better. Each should strive for operational excellence, pursue innovation, and want to grow with our company.
 
Kenco Group is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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