Solution Design & Capacity Planning Manager

Movianto; Kempston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider is seeking a Solution Design and Capacity Planning Manager to design scalable logistics solutions for healthcare clients. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in solution design, strong analytical capabilities, and advanced Excel skills. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000, a company car or allowance, and comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and enhanced pension contributions.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced pension contributions

33 days annual leave

Company car or car allowance

Access to lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in solution design or capacity planning, ideally within a 3PL, healthcare or regulated environment.
• Comfortable supporting commercial tenders with technical and operational input.
• Experience managing complex projects and communicating with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Designing scalable logistics solutions for both new and existing healthcare clients.
• Supporting tender responses with compelling, cost-effective operational models.
• Lead the creation of capacity plans to anticipate growth across our UK logistics network.
• Build forecasting models to guide resource planning and ensure operational readiness.
• Work cross functionally with Operations, Commercial, Finance and IT teams to implement effective strategies.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Advanced Excel skills

Data modelling

Project management

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or engineering

Tools

Power BI

Excel

WMS / TMS reports

Job description

Overview

At Movianto, we're dedicated to delivering innovative, compliant and scalable logistics solutions to the healthcare sector. As our Solution Design and Capacity Planning Manager, you'll be at the forefront of designing and delivering future-ready supply chain models that support growth, efficiency and exceptional service for our clients.

Based at Bedford, or one of our other Distribution Centres across the UK you'll take a leading role in designing logistics solutions and capacity plans across warehousing, transportation and value-added services. If you're a forward thinking, data driven, logistics professional with a passion for continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Designing scalable logistics solutions for both new and existing healthcare clients
• Supporting tender responses with compelling, cost-effective operational models
• Lead the creation of capacity plans to anticipate growth across our UK logistics network
• Build forecasting models to guide resource planning and ensure operational readiness
• Use tools such as Power BI, Excel, WMS / TMS reports to uncover data led insights and drive improvement
• Work cross functionally with Operations, Commercial, Finance and IT teams to implement effective and sustainable logistics strategies

Requirements

Essential

• Proven experience in solution design or capacity planning, ideally within a 3PL, healthcare or regulated environment
• Strong analytical capabilities with advanced Excel skills and a solid grasp of data modelling
• Comfortable supporting commercial tenders with technical and operational input
• Experience managing complex projects and communicating with senior stakeholders

Desirable

• Experience with GDP, MHRA and other healthcare compliance frameworks
• Exposure to automation technologies or warehouse simulation tools
• A degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or engineering

Why Join Movianto?

You'll be part of a purpose driven organisation committed to making a difference in healthcare logistics across Europe. We offer a collaborative and innovative work environment, with opportunities for growth and personal development.

Benefits

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including:

• A base salary of up to £60,000 dependent on experience
• Company car or car allowance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced pension contributions
• 33 days annual leave (Inclusive of bank holidays) as standard with the option to purchase more
• Access to a wide range of lifestyle, wellbeing and financial benefits.

Ready to shape the future of healthcare logistics? Apply today, and join a team where your solutions make a real-world impact.