Senior Solution Design Manager

DHL; Rugby; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Senior Solutions Design Manager to drive innovative warehouse solutions. This role requires expertise in designing operational solutions and effective stakeholder management. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and efficiency, with travel to Rugby office once a week and up to 50% travel to sites.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Annual leave and purchase options

Discretionary bonus based on performance

Pension scheme with contributions

Confidential GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and mortgage advice

Qualifications

• Experience as Solutions Design Manager or Warehouse Solutions Designer.
• Understanding of end-to-end supply chain.
• Knowledge of divisional supply chain products.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end operational solutions considering all impacts.
• Manage multiple projects, ensure operational excellence.
• Conduct sensitivity analysis and benchmark designs.

Skills

Data modelling

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

Grade: RCS Grade I

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Location: Remote but travel to office location Rugby, Valley Cross once per week plus up to 50% travel requirement to sites.

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company, and our Solutions Design team is at the forefront of innovation, crafting tailored supply chain solutions that drive success on a global scale.

Are you an experienced Senior Solutions Design Manager? Join our dynamic team, where your proven expertise in designing and implementing innovative warehouse solutions will shine. As our go-to subject matter expert, you'll collaborate with diverse teams to create tailored solutions that not only meet customer needs but also drive DHL's growth agenda.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design Excellence: Create end-to-end operational solutions, from data analysis to layout design using tools like AutoCAD or SketchUp. Considering all operational impacts, identifying, and mitigating risks as well as providing commercial insights to key stakeholders for both existing facilities and new build scenarios.
• Be Digital by Default: Embed digital thinking across our solutions, using data, automation and AI as the foundation of how we work and how we grow.
• Lead with Impact: Manage multiple projects, oversee design principles, and guide junior team members while ensuring operational excellence. Use influencing skills with stakeholders for example to gain operational buy in on a solution.
• Innovate: Conduct sensitivity analysis and stress testing to future-proof designs and benchmark against industry best practices. Be proactive in challenging ways of working with your practice, regularly lead peer reviews and provide technical feedback to enhance quality of bid responses.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Previous experience in a role equivalent to a Solutions Design Manager or Warehouse Solutions Designer.
• Understanding of the end-to-end supply chain experience. Finding solutions to problems and defining your own concepts.
• Expertise in data modelling and, extrapolating and interpreting data., problem-solving, and process optimisation.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills to influence and secure buy-in.
• A passion for taking ownership of projects and driving efficiency.
• Knowledge of divisional supply chain products and capabilities, with an understanding of DHL sectors, customers, and products.

WHY JOIN US?

• Use of a company car (or car allowance) including hybrid and electric vehicles.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• 26 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days
• Discretionary bonus based on performance
• We're happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

WHO WE ARE

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Applications are reviewed continuously, and the vacancy may close early. Please submit asap to ensure consideration.

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