Solution Design Engineer

NXA Talent; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics solutions provider is seeking a Warehouse Solution Design Engineer to work in a hybrid role in the UK Midlands. This position involves calculating space and workforce needs, maintaining client relationships, and researching industry innovations. Successful candidates will have a background in warehouse design and contract logistics. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £65,000 plus car allowance.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience working within a Warehouse based Solution Design role.
• Experience in a contract logistics environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Calculate space requirements based on customer data.
• Determine headcount and automation needs using productivity methodologies.
• Engage with suppliers and explore new business services.
• Maintain good relationships with existing clients.
• Ensure successful implementation of new business solutions.
• Research industry innovations.

Skills

Data processing

Warehouse design

Client relationship management

Project implementation

Research and innovation

Job description

Warehouse Solution Design Engineer

Up to £65,000 + Car Allowance

Hybrid

Midlands UK

The Warehouse Solution Design Engineer will focus on working with new business pursuits as well as existing operations from a data driven approach. You will work on creating processes, designing layouts and calculating requirements using the relevant technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Process data to calculate space requirements, considering site availability, and storage options against customer data profile
• Process data to calculate headcount / automation requirements, considering site characteristics, using methodology to build productivity rates and understanding the impacts of the operation on any design work
• Attend industry associated exhibitions and conferences to obtain information on the market and creative trends. Engage with suppliers and work closely with the Senior Management Teams to consult and explore the development of new business services.
• Attend meetings and work with existing clients as required to ensure that good business relationships are maintained, taking an active role in reviewing data, assessing customer profiles and helping optimise / alter operational processes with both a commercial and operational awareness.
• Taking an active role in new business implementations ensuring that the solution concept sold is implemented
• Researching into new innovations within the industry
• Understand and comply with all relevant Company rules, agreements, policies, procedures and with all relevant legislative requirements and codes of practice.

Experience

• Previous experience working within a Warehouse based Solution Design role is essential
• Have previously worked within a contract logistics environment