Solution Design Manager

DHL Germany; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join DHL as a Solutions Design Manager, where you'll lead efforts to design and implement innovative warehousing solutions. This remote role requires significant stakeholder engagement and expertise in data analysis, operational methodologies, and project management for optimizing supply chain effectiveness. With travel to the Rugby office and sites, you will be at the forefront of delivering bespoke solutions.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Private Medical Insurance

26 days annual leave

Discretionary bonus based on performance

Flexible working options

Generous pension scheme

Free GP consultations

Lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Proven track record in designing operational warehousing solutions.
• Experience handling end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Ability to efficiently manage workload and timescales.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end manual and mechanized operational solutions.
• Manage stakeholder engagement and ensure operational buy-in.
• Develop cost and resource modeling for warehouse solutions.

Skills

Data analysis

Customer engagement

Communication

Influencing skills

Problem-solving

Education

Experience equivalent to a Solutions Design Manager

Knowledge of supply chain products

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

AutoCAD

Sketch-up

Job description

Grade: RCS Grade J
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Remote but travel to office location Rugby, Valley Cross once per week plus up to 50% travel requirement to sites.

DHL Supply Chain is a fast-evolving industry-leading team on a mission to optimise supply chain solutions and deliver with cutting-edge flair. Join us and challenge your ingenuity in one of the biggest and busiest supply chain operations around the globe.

Solutions Design is a critical function where success is dependent on working effectively with many other departments such as Operations, Business Development, Innovation, Accelerated Digitalization, IT and Finance across all levels.

We currently have an opening within out Solutions Design team for an experienced Solutions Design Manager. We require an individual who has proven track record in the designing and implementation of Operational Warehousing solutions. They will act as the subject matter expert in this area, working with multiple functions, both internally and externally, to provide bespoke warehouse solutions that meet the customers' requirements and support the DHL growth performance agenda.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design end-to-end manual and mechanised operational solutions covering the following areas:
  • Data analysis (using either MS Excel or Power BI to an expert level)
  • Process flow creation
  • Equipment selection (including technologies)
  • Operational methodology selection
  • Layout design (using (Autocad or Sketch-up)
  • Resource modelling
  • Cost modelling
• Design-end to-end solutions with automation / robotics with senior support and coaching.
• Ability to self –manage workload and timescales.
• Demonstrate excellent customer engagement skills.
• Use influencing skills with stakeholders for example to gain operational buy in on a solution.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills for example keeping stakeholders engaged and informed.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Knowledge of divisional supply chain products and capabilities, with an understanding of DHL sectors, customers, and products.
• Understanding of the end-to-end supply chain experience.
• Previous experience in a role equivalent to a Solutions Design Manager or Warehouse Solutions Designer.
• Experience in modelling, extrapolating and interpreting data and using this to find solutions to problems and defining your own concepts.
• Being able to break processes down into their individual elements and to look for ways to drive increased efficiency / improved service.
• Working in an environment, where you take ownership of your projects and manage stakeholders.

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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