Logistics Solutions Development Lead – Tender & Growth

Culina Group; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Bonus

Private Medical Cover

Company car or car Allowance

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday Discounts

Job summary

Culina Group in the UK Contract Logistics division seeks a Solutions Development Manager to lead tender design and deliver commercially competitive warehouse solutions for potential contracts. This role reports to the Senior Solutions Development Manager and coordinates a cross-functional team across operations, IT and finance to craft winning bids.

The position may be based at Great Bear depots in the Midlands or North with some travel required.

Qualifications

• Successful track record working in a logistics solutions design role with commercial accountability.
• Operational experience advantageous.
• Ability to lead a team through the tender process and engage from IT/operations/HR/facilities management.
• Technically proficient using advanced Microsoft Office Excel functionality (macros; pivot tables; data links; lookups).
• Current and in depth understanding of commercial warehouse rates and profit & loss.
• Confident communicating with Senior Management, Key Stakeholders and customers up to Board Level.
• Capable of working under pressure to meet critical deadlines and complete objectives.
• Experience of automation technologies currently in the market.
• Ability to use industry-recognised simulation and modelling tools such as CAD/CLASS/CAST/Paragon is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Communicate directly with customers during all stages of the tender process.
• Analyse customer requirements and tender data; assess opportunities and provide executive summaries.
• Plan and coordinate project and tender responses; liaise with regional and ops teams throughout all phases.
• Design warehouse and transport solutions, including layouts, equipment, IT systems and admin structures.
• Develop models to determine resources and feed into financial models.
• Manage quotes for subcontracting non-core services within tender scope.
• Prepare profit and loss budgets with finance.
• Provide detailed financial and operational comparisons for tender options.
• Prepare tender documentation and presentations.
• Assist with marketing materials; stay updated on industry developments.
• Support development of other team members and new contract implementations.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Analytical thinking

Board-level communication

Team leadership

Tools

Excel macros

Pivot tables

CAD

Paragon

Job description

Culina Group in the UK Contract Logistics division seeks a Solutions Development Manager to lead tender design and deliver commercially competitive warehouse solutions for potential contracts. This role reports to the Senior Solutions Development Manager and coordinates a cross-functional team across operations, IT and finance to craft winning bids.

The position may be based at Great Bear depots in the Midlands or North with some travel required.