Warehouse/Logistics Solutions Designer

hireful; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus

Job summary

hireful is seeking a Solutions Designer to join its rapidly growing logistics team. Based near Milton Keynes, you will analyze data, design smart warehouse layouts, and develop robust cost models for tenders and site optimisations.

Travel across the UK is expected for project work. You will translate data into high-performing, cost-effective warehouse designs, create initial layouts using CAD software, and collaborate across Sales, Finance, and Operations to build detailed financial models and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Solution Design or Supply Chain Engineering role within 3PL or contract logistics.
• Strong commercial acumen and advanced Microsoft Excel modelling skills.
• Skilled in facility layout design tools such as AutoCAD or SketchUp.
• Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate raw customer data into high-performing, cost-effective warehouse designs, process flows, and resource models.
• Create initial site layouts using CAD software, incorporating MHE, storage configurations, and automation where appropriate.
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, and Operations to construct detailed financial models, business cases, and bid submissions.
• Act as the operational design expert in customer meetings and pitches, presenting complex data clearly.

Skills

Solution design

Excel modelling

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

Are you an analytical, forward-thinking Solution Design Engineer who can come and shape high-impact 3PL logistics operations?

This rapidly growing Logistics company design, cost, and deliver end-to-end operational solutions for major brands across the UK and internationally.

They're seeking a talented Solutions Designer to join the commercial team, analysing data, designing smart warehouse layouts, and building robust cost models for both new tenders and site optimisations.

This role is based out of their new HQ in central Milton Keynes but will involve travel across the UK from time to time, when working on projects.

What You ll Do

• Translate raw customer data into high-performing, cost-effective warehouse designs, process flows, and resource models.
• Create initial site layouts using CAD software, incorporating MHE, storage configurations, and automation where appropriate.
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, and Operations to construct detailed financial models, business cases, and bid submissions.
• Act as the operational design expert in customer meetings and pitches, presenting complex data in clear, compelling ways.

What We re Looking For

• Proven experience in a Solution Design or Supply Chain Engineering role within 3PL or contract logistics.
• Strong commercial acumen and advanced Microsoft Excel modelling skills.
• Skilled in facility layout design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SketchUp).
• Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A practical, problem-solving mindset with an eye on emerging logistics technology and continuous improvement.

Salary is truly negotiable to reflect the depth of experience you bring, alongside a car allowance and bonus. Ready to design the future of logistics?