Solution Design Manager

CEVA Logistics; Quorn; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual leave

Pension

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

CEVA Logistics UK&I is seeking a Solutions Design Manager to shape innovative transport and supply chain solutions for major customer opportunities. You will collaborate with Business Development, Operations, IT and procurement to drive operational excellence and customer value.

Lead end-to-end design projects, develop commercial models and costings, and present proposals to customers with technical credibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in Solutions Design, Transport Planning, Supply Chain or Logistics.
• Advanced Excel skills for large data analysis, modelling and costing.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Paragon routing and transport management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Experience presenting complex solutions to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of end-to-end transport and supply chain solutions for new and existing customers.
• Manage multiple complex solution design projects across the sales lifecycle.
• Develop commercial models, rate cards and operational costings to support proposals.
• Present solution proposals to customers with professionalism and technical expertise.
• Analyse customer data to identify opportunities for operational improvement and cost efficiencies.
• Produce detailed solution documentation, process flows and supporting materials for implementation.
• Identify innovative technologies and process improvements to enhance customer solutions.

Skills

Solutions design

Transport planning

Supply chain

Logistics

Advanced Excel

Paragon routing

Transport management systems

Analytical skills

Stakeholder presentation

Multi-project management

Tools

Paragon routing

Job description

We're looking for a Solutions Design Manager to join our growing team, playing a key role in designing innovative transport and supply chain solutions for some of our largest and most complex customer opportunities. Working closely with Business Development, Operations, IT, Procurement and customer stakeholders, you'll lead the development of tailored logistics solutions that drive operational excellence, improve efficiency and deliver outstanding customer value. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile projects, supporting major bids and strategic business growth.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Lead the design of innovative end-to-end transport and supply chain solutions for new and existing customers.
• Manage multiple complex solution design projects simultaneously, each at varying stages of the sales lifecycle.
• Develop commercial models, rate cards and operational costings to support customer proposals.
• Present solution proposals confidently to customers, demonstrating professionalism and technical expertise.
• Analyse customer data to identify opportunities for operational improvement, optimisation and cost efficiencies.
• Produce detailed solution documentation, process flows and supporting materials to ensure seamless implementation.
• Continuously identify innovative technologies and process improvements that enhance customer solutions. We're looking for someone who combines strong analytical capability with excellent commercial awareness and the confidence to engage with customers at all levels.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience within Solutions Design, Transport Planning, Supply Chain or Logistics.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyse large datasets, build commercial models and produce accurate costings.
• Demonstrable experience and advanced knowledge of Paragon routing and transport management systems.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Experience presenting complex solutions to both internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously whilst delivering to tight deadlines

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement. At CEVA Logistics, we Rise in Motion. Your career is always on the move, growing as fast and as far as your ambition takes you. Join a global team of nearly 200 nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging new paths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world. The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. This is more than a job. It's a journey on which you rise.

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes:

• competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme
• pension
• life assurance
• access to an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and money off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands

There's no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment.

ABOUT TOMORROW We value your professional and personal growth. That's why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA.

CEVA Logistics UK&I is committed to attracting, acquiring and retaining the best possible candidates in an equal and inclusive way that is consistent with employment legislation and best practice.

We aim to select the best available person for every vacancy irrespective of age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and marital or civil partnership status.

Please note that candidates will be subject to the necessary right to work checks for the UK and Ireland.

Information at a Glance Rise in motion with CMA CGM Group: where ambition meets opportunity. Join a global team of nearly 200 nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging new paths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world. The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. This is more than a job. It's a journey on which you rise.