Job Description

Overview:

The Client Solutions Manager will grow the Supply Chain Management Services business unit by working with Tech Data stakeholders and clients to design and implement supply chain solutions.  In support of rapid and profitable growth, the Client Solutions Manager will create cost models and pricing that meet Tech Data's financial objectives and will lead the integration efforts when business has been awarded.  Client Solutions Managers will develop expertise in their field, solve complex and sometimes difficult business problems and manage several priorities in a fast-paced environment.  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Required:

Actively participates in the sales cycle by selling the value, capabilities and expertise of Tech Data (10%)

Leads discovery sessions with Tech Data staff and clients to understand and document business requirements (15%)

Leads solution design efforts for new business and business improvement initiatives (15%)

Creates accurate cost models of new business opportunities by leveraging engineered standards and a thorough understanding of program specific cost drivers (10%)

Creates detailed operational project plans and tracks progress in support of new business integrations and business improvement initiatives (10%)

Leads cross-functional teams in support of new business integrations and business improvement initiatives (25%)

Evaluates complex business problems using a combination of quantitative and qualitative techniques (15%)

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

Additional duties as assigned

Meets attendance and punctuality standards

Qualifications:

Experience:

3 to 5 Years of relevant work experience.

Relevant supervisory / managerial experience will appear here.

Education & Certifications:

Master's / Postgraduate Degree with Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or Engineering Field of Study preferred.

Bachelor's Degree with Applicable field of study required.

Other Education / Certifications: APICS, Six Sigma, or Project Management Certification desired

Working Conditions:

Occasional non-standard work hours or overtime as business requires.

Professional, office environment.

Some travel required.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Able to recognize and attend to important details with accuracy and efficiency.

Able to communicate clearly and convey necessary information.

Able to create and conduct formal presentations.

Able to interact effectively with all levels of management.

Able to negotiate skillfully, promote/sell ideas persuasively, and close transactions with mutually beneficial results.

Possesses strong multi-cultural interpersonal skills.

Possesses strong leadership skills with a willingness to lead, create new ideas, and be assertive.

Possesses strong organizational and time management skills, driving tasks to completion.

Able to constructively work under stress and pressure when faced with high workloads and deadlines.

Able to work independently with minimum supervision.

Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

Able to quickly learn new systems and technology.

Able to use relevant computer system applications at an advanced level.

Cultural Competency Requirements:

Within Tech Data diversity is one of our fundamental shared values. We are a multi-cultural environment and we pride ourselves on being a welcoming place of work where we celebrate inclusion and champion people from a multitude of backgrounds.