Expert (m/f/d) Solution Design

Location: DE

Expert (m/f/d) Solution Design

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170 countries and with more than 160,000 employees spread over 1,300 sites, we are well on our way to achieving our vision: to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination, encourages boldness and exemplarity, and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics as we become a global leader in the logistics industry. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

We are looking for a Solution Design Expert (m/f/d) Contract Logistics for our location in Frankfurt am Main as soon as possible.

As a Solution Design Expert, you will be responsible for the preparation of offers during tenders and act as an interface between all departments involved in the preparation of an offer.

YOUR FURTHER ROLE:

• You have technical responsibility for our Solution Design Engineers and contribute to the further development of the SD team.
• You will be actively involved in acquiring new customers and expanding existing business.
• You act as a central point of contact for all internal departments and external partners/suppliers.
• You will develop optimised logistics processes such as analysing tender documents and data material, preparing/creating quantity data/material flows, process design, calculating requirements, cost calculation, pricing and price sheet creation, obtaining and processing cost parameters, creating warehouse layouts (AutoCAD/Class), coordinating work results with the relevant responsible parties, simulating alternatives, working during the approval process (ICAP), supporting contract design and negotiation, etc.
• You will take part in customer meetings and presentations.
• You will take on other individual project tasks.

THAT’S WHAT WE WANT:

• You have a degree in economics/technology, ideally specializing in logistics/business development or a comparable qualification.
• You already have at least 6 years of professional experience in contract logistics/warehouse logistics and have acquired a very good understanding of logistics processes, especially in warehousing.
• Ideally, you also have at least 6 years of experience in project management, tender management, and analyzing complex data.
• Ideally, you already have experience with AutoCAD/Class or an alternative program for drawing layouts.
• You have very good knowledge of the common MS Office applications, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and possibly MS Access.
• You communicate confidently in written and spoken German (from C1) and English.
• You are willing to travel up to 65% of the time.
• Your analytical, solution-oriented skills and structured way of working, your affinity for numbers and your ability to work under pressure round off your profile.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• A punctual and reliable salary payment at the end of the month.
• A wide range of further training opportunities, both in the technical field and in foreign languages and soft skills.
• CEVA job bike (company bike leasing).
• Canteen and coffee bar.
• A variety of attractive employee discounts (corporate benefits, CEVA card).
• Exciting work in an established and future-oriented service company.
• A collegial team with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes.
• A good working atmosphere with a ‘you culture’, from warehouse employees to management level.
• The opportunity to grow with our innovative company as well as long-term development prospects and promotion opportunities.
• Ergonomic, well air-conditioned, and ultra-modern working environment.
• Free employee car park.

As a global organization, and part of the CMA CGM group, diversity is critical to our business success; only when we can reflect the cultures, languages, attitudes, and local knowledge of our customers, can we succeed. By employing people with different experiences and abilities, we expand our knowledge and increase our creativity and innovation.

Please note: Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.

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