Global Solutions Design Manager – 3PL & Logistics

APM Terminals; Hilcote; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a Solutions Design Manager to lead end-to-end contract logistics solution design across the UK and Ireland, advising sales and operations teams to win new business and deliver value for customers.

You will develop innovative warehousing concepts, model capacity and costs, and ensure operational viability and scalability of proposals in a fast-paced, global logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Strong Contract Logistics (3PL) experience, ideally within a solution design, operations, engineering or continuous improvement environment.
• Experience within international supply chains with a solid understanding of the key value drivers for customers.
• Strong warehouse and distribution operational knowledge, including automation technologies and modelling.
• Knowledge of logistics processes, solution design methodologies and business case development.
• Understanding of trade, regulatory, security and compliance requirements relevant to logistics operations.
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and supporting technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end contract logistics solutions, including warehouse layouts, operational processes, resource requirements, equipment selection, IT requirements and cost models.
• Develop innovative logistics concepts and value propositions using best-practice operational, organisational and automation solutions.
• Analyse and interpret large volumes of operational and customer data to support solution development and informed decision-making.
• Conduct capacity planning, resource modelling, productivity analysis and financial modelling to identify risks, opportunities and future growth requirements.
• Develop robust business cases and demand forecasts, ensuring proposed solutions are operationally viable, commercially competitive and scalable.
• Design and optimise process flows and operational methodologies to improve efficiency, productivity and service performance.
• Create facility layouts using tools such as AutoCAD or SketchUp to support solution proposals.
• Engage proactively in the sales process, providing technical expertise and ensuring operational integrity throughout the solution development lifecycle.
• Lead and manage solution design deliverables, ensuring risks, dependencies, issues and critical-path activities are effectively controlled.
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders, influencing decision-making and securing alignment throughout the proposal process.
• Maintain strong market and product knowledge, sharing insights and best practices across the wider business.

Skills

Contract Logistics

Solution Design

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Maersk is seeking a Solutions Design Manager to lead end-to-end contract logistics solution design across the UK and Ireland, advising sales and operations teams to win new business and deliver value for customers.

You will develop innovative warehousing concepts, model capacity and costs, and ensure operational viability and scalability of proposals in a fast-paced, global logistics environment.