Transport Solutions Lead - Tender Strategy & Design

Great Bear

Desborough

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 25 days
Company Bonus
Private Medical Cover
Pension contribution 5% employee 8% ER
Life Assurance 4x salary
Company car or car allowance
Wellness programme
Eye Care Vouchers
Recognition & Awards
Employee Discounts

Job summary

Great Bear, part of the Culina Group, is seeking a Solutions Development Manager to lead the design of tender responses for transport opportunities across Midlands or North depots. The role involves coordinating with Regional Operations Directors and operations teams to craft competitive, data-driven solutions.

You will build and present detailed cost models, plan resources, and prepare robust tender documentation while supporting marketing material development and industry knowledge through

Qualifications

  • Experience designing logistics solutions with commercial accountability.
  • Ability to produce and present detailed operating cost models.
  • Comfortable communicating proposals to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design of tender responses for transport opportunities.
  • Coordinate bid scope with Regional Operations Directors and other departments.
  • Design warehouse and transport solutions including layouts, routing, and IT considerations.
  • Develop financial models and determine resource requirements for bids.
  • Prepare tender documentation and presentations for customers.
  • Assist with development of marketing materials.
  • Maintain knowledge of industry developments through professional bodies and training.

Skills

Logistics solutions design
Commercial awareness
Transport operations understanding
Advanced Excel
Board-level communication
Team leadership
Data analysis
CILT membership

Tools

Excel (advanced)

Job description

Great Bear, part of the Culina Group, is seeking a Solutions Development Manager to lead the design of tender responses for transport opportunities across Midlands or North depots. The role involves coordinating with Regional Operations Directors and operations teams to craft competitive, data-driven solutions.

You will build and present detailed cost models, plan resources, and prepare robust tender documentation while supporting marketing material development and industry knowledge through

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