Contract Solutions Design Manager

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Solutions Design Manager to optimize and transform warehouse operations in the West Midlands. This role involves leading strategic solutions, managing a cross-functional team, and enhancing operational efficiency. Ideal for forward-thinking professionals eager to drive business growth and innovation in logistics.

Qualifications

• Experience in Solutions and warehouse solution design is essential.
• Strong stakeholder management skills are required.
• Understanding of tender processes is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic warehouse solutions and oversee projects from consultation to implementation.
• Manage a high-performing team and collaborate with cross-functional departments.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses and mitigate potential project risks.

Skills

Solutions Design

Stakeholder Management

Warehouse Solution Design

Tender Understanding

Job description

Job Description

Gleeson is exclusively partnering with a rapidly expanding and innovative logistics business that is scaling its operations and investing in the future. They are seeking a Solutions Design Manager to play a key role in optimising and transforming warehouse operations. If you're a forward-thinking professional eager to drive efficiency, support business growth, and lead cutting-edge logistics solutions, this is the perfect opportunity to make a lasting impact!

• Job Title: Solutions Design Manager
• Locations: West Midlands
• Day Rate / Hourly

Duties:

• Lead strategic warehouse solutions by understanding client requirements, conducting site assessments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Oversee projects from initial consultation to final implementation, ensuring timely delivery, within scope, and exceeding client expectations.
• Manage a high-performing team of solution designers, engineers, and project managers. Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and excellence in solution design.
• Be the primary liaison with clients, understanding their unique business needs, and translating those needs into visionary and practical warehouse designs that enhance their operational efficiency.
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive continuous improvement and evolution of warehouse solutions.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses to ensure the economic viability of proposed solutions, identify opportunities for cost savings, and contribute to the company's overall financial success.
• Anticipate and navigate potential risks associated with warehouse design projects, ensuring proactive mitigation strategies are in place for seamless implementation and client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, and engineering teams to align warehouse solutions with overarching business strategies, fostering a cohesive and synchronised approach to client success.

Key Experiences:

• Experience in Solutions
• Stakeholder management
• Warehouse Solution Design
• Tender Understanding

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