Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS) · 16 hours ago
Principal, Solutions Automation
Franklin, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
10+ years expDesigned Conveyor Systems (DCS) is focused on providing custom automation solutions for various industries. The Principal, Solutions Automation will lead the development of automation strategies, partner with suppliers, and provide strategic guidance on data analytics and process optimization.
ConsultingSupply Chain ManagementWarehouse Automation
Responsibilities
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%)
Qualification
Required
You hold a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or a related field
You bring 10+ years of experience in supply chain and automation-related industries, developing solutions that solve real customer problems
You are viewed as an expert in solutions automation and know how to apply the right processes, tools, and methodologies, and coach others to do the same
You are comfortable developing and reviewing statements of work for consulting engagements
You are proficient in tools such as Power BI, MS Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project
You communicate complex ideas clearly to a wide range of audiences, both written and verbally
You have experience presenting to clients and/or at industry conferences
You enjoy leading, mentoring, and developing other team members and are seen as a trusted advisor and leader
Benefits
Competitive salaries and health benefits
Our 401K program includes a 100% match up to 5%
Participation in our Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program
Flexibility and autonomy
Community outreach projects throughout the year
Company events
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Company
Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS)
Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS), founded in 1982, is a brand-agnostic systems integrator that provides custom full-scale warehouse designs and software solutions.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Casey Busch
Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
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2025-11-06
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