Proposal Specialist - Robotics and Autonomous Mobile Robots at Dematic Corp in Atlanta, Georgia

Job Description:

Dematic is a leading supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services to optimize the supply chain. Dematic employs over 7,000 skilled logistics professionals to serve its customers globally, with engineering centers and manufacturing facilities located around the world. Dematic is one brand under the KION Group of companies and has implemented more than 6,000 integrated systems for a customer base that includes small, medium and large companies doing business in a variety of market sectors.
 
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Dematic is a member of KION Group, a global leader in industrial trucks, related services and supply chain solutions. Across more than 100 countries worldwide, the KION Group designs, builds and supports logistics solutions that optimize material and information flow within factories, warehouses and distribution centers. The company is the largest manufacturer of industrial trucks in Europe, the second-largest producer of forklifts globally and a leading provider of warehouse automation.

The position is responsible for leading the preparation of project proposal material and other written documentation in a timely manner for Robotics and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR’s).

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for producing formal Dematic proposals or pertinent proposal sections, as assigned.


• Working alongside other individuals in document creation, editing, and finalization.


• Create training and standard work documents regarding proposals and boiler plate standards.


• Develops and documents the data needed to generate a proposal document with accuracy.


• Responsible for monitoring proposal content for Dematic standards compliance, as assigned.


• Responsible for coordinating and compiling quote data in the proposal documents from service groups, as assigned.


• Responsible for monitoring the proposal schedule and alerting Sales, Solution Development, and other teammates of missing information for proposal completion.


• Initiates reviews with stakeholders and adjusts proposal content as needed.


• Responsible for assisting with the maintenance of Dematic proposal boiler plates, as assigned.


• Conduct global training sessions covering specified areas such as sales proposal standards, etc.


• Consult with direct & indirect management within Global Products and Solutions organization.


• Participates in the improvement of procedures, quality, and performance.

Job Family Responsibilities:

Assists with maintaining Product Management and Solution Development contact, providing basic technical document assistance, as required. Assists in the preparation of offers, bids, contracts and other sales-related documents required by customers for Dematic products/services/solutions. Understands basic pricing and bid strategies. Understands regulating authorities, code requirements, and other industry-specific factors.

Additional Responsibilities:

Performs basic tasks and functions for professional field of work. Seeks advice and guidance on non-routine or problem areas from others. Identifies problems, as they occur, and takes appropriate steps to solve them in situations where the problem is not difficult or complex.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA in related discipline preferred


• Up to 2 years of successful experience in related field


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to manage multiple opportunities with various deadlines simultaneously


• Reliably forecast and report out on proposal status

• Demonstrates a basic knowledge of professional principles and skills. Effectively uses fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of particular area of specialization.


• Proficient in the use of MS Word and other office-related programs (Excel, Acrobat, etc.), copy editing, proofreading skills, and MS Office tools.

Key Working Relationships:

Contacts are primarily with immediate manager, other Proposal Specialists, other inter-department colleagues, Robotics and AMR key contacts, Product Management team members, Solution Development team members, and Account Managers.