Logistics Solutions Architect (3PL)

A.P. Moller - Maersk; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a Solutions Design Manager to drive contract logistics solutions across the UK and Ireland. You will collaborate with sales and operations teams to develop innovative warehousing and logistics concepts that win new business and deliver value for customers.

The role requires strong 3PL experience, expertise in warehouse design, data-driven decision making, and ability to engage stakeholders across a matrix organisation.

Qualifications

• Strong 3PL contract logistics experience.
• Experience in international supply chains and value drivers.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI for analytics.
• Ability to convert data into capacity, resource plans and commercial recommendations.

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

International Supply Chains

Warehouse Operations

WMS Knowledge

Data Analysis

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Cost Modelling

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

Maersk is seeking a Solutions Design Manager to drive contract logistics solutions across the UK and Ireland. You will collaborate with sales and operations teams to develop innovative warehousing and logistics concepts that win new business and deliver value for customers.

The role requires strong 3PL experience, expertise in warehouse design, data-driven decision making, and ability to engage stakeholders across a matrix organisation.