• Lead the development of DCS’s solutions automation roadmap and help define how advanced technologies are evaluated and applied. • Partner with automation suppliers (AMRs, robotics, goods-to-person systems, and emerging technologies) to integrate best-fit solutions into customer concepts. • Provide strategic guidance on data analytics, storage design, inventory optimization, order-picking strategies, cost-reduction initiatives, and process/system optimization. • Present findings, recommendations, and automation concepts directly to customers and internal stakeholders. • Collaborate with systems and applications engineering teams to review concept and final solutions, ensuring they are value-engineered and market competitive • Scope opportunities by understanding customer challenges, defining statements of work, and shaping project deliverables. • Support the development of final project documentation for supply chain consulting engagements. • Act as a senior leader within sales and pre-contract teams, guiding solution direction while representing the voice of the customer. • Gather customer feedback and recommend new services or improvements to existing offerings. • Travel onsite as needed to support project activities (approximately 25–30%).