Business Consultant

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About Conundra x PTV Logistics

Are you eager to have a positive real world impact? Do you love tackling complex problems and modeling datasets to feed state of the art algorithms? Moreover, do you enjoy interacting with customers and end users? Then this job at PTV Logistics - Conundra is the ideal match for you! 
Already convinced? Apply via the application button above. 
 
Conundra is an innovative SaaS development company in Oosterzele, near Ghent. With logistics clients like HelloFresh and Albert Heijn, we face complex distribution puzzles on a daily basis. Through our software – OptiFlow - our customers manage to solve these puzzles efficiently and realize measurable cost savings. The social impact is also undeniable: more efficient transport leads to fewer traffic jams AND less CO2, a win-win situation, isn't it! Our mission is to provide a sustainable solution for the transport sector and, at the same time, contribute to a greener future.
 
Conundra grew from start up to scale up in the past years and continues to grow, now empowered by PTV Logistics. To support this growth we are looking for a BUSINESS CONSULTANT.  
 
META: A job as a business consultant at PTV Logistics - Conundra in the region of Ghent. Your function will be the functional analysis of planning systems and the optimization of processes through the lightning fast algorithms of OptiFlow.

Your responsibilities

As a business consultant you will think along with your client to organize their planning more efficiently through our cloudbased software OptiFlow. 
  • To Proof our Concept, you calculate potential and possible cost savings, based on supplied datasets from the client.
  • Regardless of the complexity of the business case, you manage to summarize it into a clear  approach and concrete actions.
  • Through functional analysis of the customer's planning process and associated data, you get a clear picture of the situation As-Is.
  • You analyze and transform the data set into compatible data input for OptiFlow after which you apply specific algorithms to it to create the best possible To-Be situation.
  • To measure is to know. Therefore, frequently going into dialogue with the customer about your findings and advice is crucial. This step-by-step approach is the only way to achieve a supported planning solution that is able to realize the customer’s true potential.
  • With your insights into the business and in-depth knowledge of our software features, you guide your customer flawlessly through the implementation process.
  • You accurately detect anomalies so that they can be resolved in no time. 
  • Through workshops and training you enthusiastically share your knowledge with end users so that they too embrace and fully utilize the new planning tool. 
You do not just accept the go live of OptiFlow. You are only truly satisfied when the customer uses all the functionalities to their full potential. Even afterwards, you remain their sounding board for various questions.

Your qualifications

  • You have a strong analytical mind, which is confirmed by your trajectory of education(s) and/or previous experience. 
  • You think creatively in solutions tailored to the customer, without losing sight of the technical capabilities of the software.
  • You are communicative, but above all a good listener, which allows you to perfectly define the customer's needs.
  • You have basic knowledge of any programming language
  • Bringing order to large and complex data sets? No biggie, Python and Excel are your best friends. If Pandas doesn't sound strange to you either, that's extra useful (but not necessary though).
  • As for language skills, you can both speak and write fluently in Dutch and English
  • PTV Logistics - Conundra's ambitions: continuous growth, questioning yourself & never settling for less, are right up your alley.

Benefits

  • A challenging position in which you get to take the lead on developing your business cases.
  • No lack of variety, every customer has its specific challenges and expectations.
  • Great sales, algorithm and consultant colleagues who enjoy helping you based on their expertise.
  • A flexible mindset: remote, on site or hybrid? You decide, taking your team into account, of course. 
  • In your schedule, you also take into account sporadic travel to your clients.
  • Continue to grow at PTV Logistics - Conundra? You can. Advancing to project manager,  salesperson or a more technical role, your career path is yours to create and discover.
  • Besides an attractive salary and full electric company car with European charging card, we have a lot of interesting extras integrated in a comprehensive cafeteria plan..
  • Some cool, healthy and fun surprises, because our growth is directly proportional to a fun atmosphere and the desire to go for it!

More information

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