Principal Consultant - Solution Development at Dematic Corp. (ILD-US)

Design with Purpose. Lead with Confidence. Deliver with Impact.

Dematic is seeking a seasoned and multifaceted Principal Solution Consultant with 15+ years of expertise in warehouse/distribution operations and material handling solutions to lead the creation of elegant, data-informed, "best in class" solutions, build tools and processes for the department, and mentor younger consulting and concepting team members. This role is ideal for professionals with deep industry experience in material handling and a passion for designing systems that are both functional and alluring.

We offer:

• Career Development
  
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
  
• Pay Transparency
  
• Global Opportunities
  

Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/

Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $131,250 - $192,500 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Tasks and Qualifications:

This is What you Will do in This Role:

• Lead and Mentor: Train and guide junior consultants and concepting teams, sharing insights and best practices across the department.
  
• Architect Best-in-Class Solutions: Develop strategic automation concepts that align with customer operations, space, and flow-balancing performance with design elegance.
  
• Interpret and Apply Data: Use raw customer data (e.g., SKU profiles, inventory levels) to define sizing requirements and recommend solution layouts. No deep analysis required-just the ability to apply results optimally to provide critical technical guidance where needed.
  
• Design with Symmetry and Flow: Evaluate layouts for operational logic, spatial efficiency, and visual harmony. Make suggestions that improve both performance and user experience.
  
• Develop Systems and Procedures: Build and improve internal systems and workflows to boost the consistency and efficiency of solution development.
  
• Act as Strategic Troubleshooter: Embrace ambitious projects with confidence, providing quick, strategic support when issues arise.
  
• Cross-Functional Teamwork: While primarily guiding the Solution Development (SD) team, you’ll also engage across the organization to secure deeper technical expertise and fill knowledge gaps.
  
• Act as a Trusted Advisor: Develop positive relationships with executive-level clients and top management, expertly presenting value propositions and strategic insights.
  
• Champion Innovation: Stay ahead of industry trends and influence future operating strategies and technologies.
  
• Support Sales Success: Present compelling solutions, support proposal development, and help close strategic deals.
  

What We are Looking For:

• Industry Experience: Over 15 years in warehouse/distribution operations and material handling automation.
  
• Leadership: 7+ years coaching and mentoring senior professionals and leading solution development initiatives.
  
• Technical Mastery: Deep understanding of MHE principles and when to apply the right solution.
  
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret data analysis results and apply them to solution design.
  
• Design Sensibility: Demonstrating an understanding of layout symmetry, flow, and operational logic.
  
• Executive Presence: Confidence, poise, and clarity when engaging with senior collaborators.
  
• Education: Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred). PMP or Lean certification is a plus.
  

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