Business Consultant

RESPONSIBILITIES

Your responsibilities are situated in the following domains:

• Analyse the logistic process including the customs department of our clients to determine the optimal fit for our solutions.
• Define solution scope, design and configure the Descartes Custom solutions based on customer requirements and the Descartes’ product suite.
• Define, document, run and support User Acceptance tests, based on previously set solution design.
• Support our sales and pre sales teams in setting-up customer specific demonstrations to demonstrate the value that the Descartes products deliver.
• Support our product management teams on setting new product requirements and ensure that customer specific product enhancements are on the product enhancement roadmap.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent communication and consultancy skills both verbal and in writing in English and Dutch preferably also in French.
• Experience with international logistic operations and in-depth knowledge of customs processes and legislation.
• Experience in IT as a business specialist and product configuration expert.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

•  Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of Logistics and Transportation Industry.
• Familiar with business software are IT standards (xml, ftp, https, …).
• Experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Preference will be given to candidates that have operational experience working for a customs department.
• Service oriented, and solution driven. 
• Process driven and project focused.
• Must be able to work independently without direct supervision.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Responsible, transparent and accountable.
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects independently.

LANGUAGES

Excellent knowledge of English and Dutch is required.  

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT

This position will require occasional travel. Mainly Europe.

LOCATION

You will be based at our Descartes office in Woerden. 

OFFER

We offer a flexible and casual work environment, as well as mentorship and on-the-job training to support your personal growth. You will have an opportunity to contribute new ideas and we welcome your fresh perspective. We offer an attractive compensation package.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are a unique fit for this position to our HR department (hrnl@descartes.com) citing « Business Consultant » in the subject of your message. Please note that a test might be required as part of the recruitment process. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in Descartes; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Agency calls will not be accepted.

ABOUT DESCARTES

Descartes (TSX: DSG) (NASDAQ: DSGX) is the global leader in logistics technology. If logistics is critical to your business, Descartes connects the people and technology to put your organization in motion. We extend the command of logistics operations, helping the world’s largest and most connected logistics community to quickly reduce costs, improve service and comply with customs and transportation regulations. Descartes’ Logistics Technology Platform uniquely combines the power of The Global Logistics Network, the world’s most extensive multi-modal network, with the industry’s broadest array of modular and interoperable web and wireless logistics applications. At our core, Descartes’ team of industry-leading logistics experts is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions while working closely with our customers to help ensure their success. Descartes is headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and has offices and partners around the world. Learn more at www.descartes.com