Solution Design Opportunities

ID Logistics; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ID Logistics is expanding its Solution Design Team in the UK. We seek experienced professionals to analyse, design, and cost-optimise solutions for both new and existing operations, delivering practical, data-driven logistics proposals aligned with customer and business goals.

You will work on defining requirements, developing tailored warehouse solutions, and collaborating with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and visibility across operations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Solution Design role in a warehouse, logistics, or supply chain environment.
• Strong commercial awareness with ability to support business cases, cost models, and solution costings.
• Ability to align solution recommendations with broader business objectives and customer expectations.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Define the information, resources, and requirements needed to prepare customer proposals and solutions.
• Work closely with customers to understand their operational requirements and develop tailored solutions.
• Analyse operational data and processes to maximise efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with suppliers and partners to support solution development and tender submissions.
• Analyse customer specifications and data to develop robust operational and warehouse solutions.
• Propose technical and operational solutions, determining resource, equipment, technology, and financial requirements.
• Support the integration of technologies to improve automation, reduce manual intervention, and enhance visibility and reporting.
• Contribute to the development of commercial proposals and business cases.
• Conduct operational reviews and audits to support new business opportunities and contract renewals.
• Evaluate existing processes and identify opportunities to improve performance, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• Apply structured problem-solving techniques and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Operations, Finance, IT, and Project Management, to ensure solutions are practical, achievable, and aligned to business objectives.

Skills

Solution Design

Warehouse logistics

Supply chain

Commercial awareness

Excel

PowerPoint

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Stakeholder management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

If you have seen anything about our story so far, ID Logistics may be relatively new to the UK market, but we are backed by over 25 years of experience across the globe. We are an ambitious organisation and, as opportunities continue to grow within our UK business, we are expanding our Solution Design Team.

We are looking for passionate and experienced Solution Design professionals who are eager to make an impact within a fast-growing business. Whether you are looking to broaden your experience, work on exciting customer solutions, or contribute to innovative logistics projects, we would love to hear from you.

About You

You will have experience working within the 3PL market in a Solution Design capacity. You will be able to analyse, design, and cost-optimise solutions for both new and existing operations, delivering innovative and practical solutions that meet customer and business requirements. You will enjoy working with data, solving complex operational challenges, and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders to develop best-in-class logistics solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the information, resources, and requirements needed to prepare customer proposals and solutions.
• Work closely with customers to understand their operational requirements and develop tailored solutions.
• Analyse operational data and processes to maximise efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with suppliers and partners to support solution development and tender submissions.
• Analyse customer specifications and data to develop robust operational and warehouse solutions.
• Propose technical and operational solutions, determining resource, equipment, technology, and financial requirements.
• Support the integration of technologies to improve automation, reduce manual intervention, and enhance visibility and reporting.
• Contribute to the development of commercial proposals and business cases.
• Conduct operational reviews and audits to support new business opportunities and contract renewals.
• Evaluate existing processes and identify opportunities to improve performance, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• Apply structured problem-solving techniques and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Operations, Finance, IT, and Project Management, to ensure solutions are practical, achievable, and aligned to business objectives.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience within a Solution Design role in a warehouse, logistics, or supply chain environment.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to support business cases, cost models, and solution costings.
• Ability to align solution recommendations with broader business objectives and customer expectations.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, or similar design and modelling tools would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven experience working effectively within cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Adaptable, innovative, and committed to continuous learning and development.
• Experience applying creative thinking to develop new solutions and improve operational efficiency.
• Knowledge of process optimisation and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting projects and contributing to successful solution implementation.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build credibility and rapport with customers and colleagues.
• Good understanding of logistics operations, supply chain solutions, and industry trends.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate customer requirements into effective operational solutions.
• Interest in emerging technologies and their application within logistics and supply chain operations