Solution Design Manager

Damco Spain SL; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Solutions Design Manager to drive growth in Contract Logistics. This hybrid role includes designing warehouse proposals and supporting sales efforts. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in international supply chains, strong 3PL background, and the ability to analyze customer needs into actionable solutions. The position offers opportunities to develop new logistics concepts and collaborate in a dynamic environment that values diversity and innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience in International Supply Chains with value drivers understanding.
• Focused on customer needs and data-driven strategy.
• Extensive knowledge of technologies for warehousing processes.

Responsibilities

• Support design solutions for warehouse layouts and staffing.
• Develop new logistics concepts and value propositions.
• Engage in sales processes for contract logistics opportunities.

Skills

Experience in International Supply Chains

Strong Contract Logistics 3PL experience

Strong Warehouse and Distribution operational background

Numerate and financially astute

Collaboration skills in a multi-cultural organisation

Tools

WMS requirements

Job description

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organisation reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve. With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

Our Offer

Maersk offers exciting career opportunities in a truly international working environment. When you join Maersk, the world becomes your workplace. A career at Maersk means working in a culturally diverse, performance stimulating environment. You’ll be part of a rich heritage and an exuberant logistics company that aims to be an inspiring and challenging place to work. You will feel the diversity and dynamics of our international business from day one. We commit to providing the best possible development and career growth to all our employees through digitalized learning ways in order to keep them up to date with the development of technological changes.

As a Maersk Solutions Design Manager, you will be an integral part of establishing our Contract Logistics capabilities and growth in UKI. You will be a key driver for growth using a strong analytical approach to act as a trusted advisor on designing and solutioning warehouse proposals supporting the local sales organizations to win large scale opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

In support of customer proposals, you will support in the design of solutions including warehouse layouts, staffing and equipment resource calculations, IT requirements, operational processes and flows, costs - all in accordance with HSSE and quality requirements.

You will assist in the development and preparation of new logistics concepts and value propositions based on identified best technical and organizational solutions including automation.

Engage pro‑actively in the sales process for contract logistics opportunities, to act as a technical support to area sales safe‑guarding operational viability of the solutions sold.

Build market and product knowledge and ensure this information is shared with all relevant stakeholders, and colleagues in the wider business.

What are we looking for?

Experience in International Supply Chains with an understanding of the value drivers of supply chain and how that can help customers deliver value to their business.

Strong Contract Logistics 3PL experience

Focused on customer needs and have a data driven approach with the ability to analyse and make the translation into appropriate solutions and action plans.

Strong Warehouse and Distribution operational background and understanding, incl. extensive knowledge of technologies that support warehousing processes, automation and modelling warehouse solutions, with proven vertical specific understanding on trade / regulatory / statutory and security compliance requirements and technological solutions.

Numerate, financially astute and analytical with knowledge of Logistics processes and solution design outlines and methodologies,

Solid technology skills that include a comprehensive understanding of WMS requirements.

Enjoys collaboration and with proven track record in a matrix, multi‑cultural organisation, building strong relationships and networks both locally and internationally.

Agile and self‑starter Strong that enjoys working in a high pace and versatile environment.

This role will be a hybrid role with the expectation of travel to our Midlands UK sites as and when necessary.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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