Sr. Solutions Engineer - Contract Logistics

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Analyzes complex warehousing and fulfillment opportunities and develop comprehensive cost models to support the chosen solution and pricing approach. Develop the optimal layout and material flow for each solution.
• Lead internal stakeholders in data-driven space utilization planning and facility densification strategies.
• Pricing Strategy Development: Develop and maintain pricing strategies for warehouse services, including storage, handling, and value-added services, considering cost factors, market conditions, and profitability goals.
• Conduct ROI-based assessments of case-specific automation solutions, selecting and implementing technologies that improve capacity or reduce operational costs.
• Maintain thorough documentation of the scope of work and assumptions for all contract logistics opportunities. Identify potential risks and propose alternatives to mitigate risk.
• Actively support the sales process and create high quality, client facing visual presentation materials. Develop and improve Crane's proposal and presentation support or our sales team.
• Stay up to date with industry advancements in automation, robotics, and warehouse technologies, evaluating their potential impact on cost savings, efficiency, and scalability within specific solutions
• Provide analytical support to build out and improve our engineered cost models and data libraries Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for improvement in pricing strategies, tools, and processes and work with the team to implement enhancements.

OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES

• 5-10 years of experience in warehouse layout, engineering, and design in industries such as third-party logistics (3PL), e-commerce, retail distribution, manufacturing, or consumer packaged goods (CPG).

• Hands on experience developing and implementing innovative warehouse solutions that balance cost, efficiency, and scalability.

• Expertise in designing warehouse strategies including put-away, picking, replenishment, slotting optimization, and overall workflow design to improve efficiency and throughput.

• Expertise with using AutoCAD.

• Experience working within warehouse management systems (WMS) and integrating automation into operational workflows.

• Experience evaluating and selecting automation solutions such as conveyor systems, sortation equipment, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), robotic picking, and AS/RS (Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems).

• Demonstrated ability to analyze total cost of ownership (TCO) and ROI for various warehouse strategies and automation solutions.

• Strong understanding of supply chain and logistics best practices to drive operational improvements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree required, industrial engineering or related preferred

• 5+ years of industrial engineering or warehousing pricing strategy experience

• 1-2 years supervisory experience a plus

• Must have strong computer skills associated with the utilization of Excel, PowerPoint, Smart Sheets

• Other software skills as preferred such as Visio or AutoCAD, Access, Outlook, SQL, Power BI etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment. From time to time may be required to travel to target sites, some time may be spent in non-climate controlled operating space. 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.

MUST COMPLETE PI ASSESSMENT IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION:

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.

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