Warehouse Solution Design Manager

Gist Limited; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% M&S discount

25 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Attractive annual bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Job summary

Gist Limited is looking for a Warehouse Solution Design Manager to transform their M&S warehousing network across the UK. In this pivotal role, you will develop innovative, scalable solutions designed for operational excellence in the logistics sector.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in industrial engineering, a passion for solution design, and proven experience enhancing operational efficiency. Key benefits include competitive pay and excellent discounts on M&S products.

Qualifications

• Strong background in industrial engineering and time study.
• Adaptable with a passion for innovation and solution design.
• Experience in logistics and warehouse management.

Responsibilities

• Design smart and scalable warehousing solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver effective distribution improvements.
• Analyze operations to identify efficiency opportunities.
• Model warehouse operations for testing productivity.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Analytical thinking

Creativity

Logistics operations

Problem-solving

Job description

Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation.

We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. We want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential.

Why Join Us

We’re transforming the future of our supply chain — and there’s never been a more exciting time to join us. With major investment underway, we’re rapidly expanding capacity across our network and building industry-leading facilities designed for the future.

The steel framework is already rising at our brand-new 1.3 million square foot automated National Distribution Centre in Daventry, while we near completion of the UK’s most sustainable food depot at our impressive 390k square foot site in Avonmouth.

Behind these landmark developments and our existing network of sites, are passionate teams driving innovation, scale, and transformation every day. Join us now and be part of a business shaping the future of logistics and supply chain operations.

Salary and Benefits

Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday 37.5 hours per week

Location: Nationwide across the UK – As there will be a travel requirement across our network, we are flexible with the location however your base location will be your closest site working in line with our hybrid working policy.

As Part Of Your Role, Your Benefits Include

• 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
• Attractive annual bonus scheme, based on M&S performance and personal objectives
• Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
• Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing support – including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Plus, much, much more: Why work for us? | Gist Limited

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Warehouse Solution Design Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of transforming our M&S warehousing network — designing smart, scalable, and cost-effective solutions that power operational excellence. Blending deep operational insight, with sharp analytical thinking and bold innovation, you’ll create high-impact strategies that elevate performance, enhance customer service, and drive efficiency across the business.

Role

In this pivotal role, you’ll confidently balance cost, service, scalability, and risk — partnering closely with central and operational teams to turn big ideas into measurable results that directly align to our business goals. Your role will include:

• Working across the network you will stress test current working practices and exercise creativity and innovation in resolving issues, providing practical and analytical justification to enable effective delivery of warehousing & distribution improvement projects.
• Defining solution options and recommending preferred approaches for warehouse design and improvement initiative, including cost models and return of investment analyses for proposed designs and technologies, evaluating and recommending approaches including cost, service and scalability.
• Analyse current operations, workflows, and data to identify efficiency opportunities including reducing time wasted and unnecessary cost within the business process.
• Model and simulate warehouse operations to test throughput, labour productivity, and space utilisation.
• Oversee design documentation, proposal development, and approval processes.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices to ensure competitive and innovative solutions.

What We’re Looking For

Ideally, You’ll Have

• A strong background in industrial engineering and time study.
• Highly adaptable with a passion for innovation and solution design.
• Previous experience, and the willingness to continuously learn and adapt to new technologies, trends and best practices in logistics and warehouse management.
• Proven experience in applying a level of creativity and innovation when applying new solutions or technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Strong understanding of logistics operations, supply chain solutions and industry trends.
• At the forefront of industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, commercial awareness and financial modelling ability.

Ready to Apply

Apply today and join a team where your contribution really matters.