Warehouse Solutions Design Manager

GXO Logistics; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Northampton is seeking a Solutions Designer to enhance warehouse operations. This role involves creating innovative warehouse solutions that drive efficiency and cost savings. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing warehousing solutions, particularly within 3PL and automation sectors. Proficiency in AutoCAD and project management is essential. Enjoy a competitive salary with benefits including hybrid working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Workplace pension

GXO University for skill development

High-street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and presenting warehousing solutions to customers.
• Current experience in 3PL and automation is essential.
• Highly autonomous, with experience in RFQs and customer-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Work with customers to create and present solutions analysis.
• Independently manage warehouse design projects.
• Develop operational concepts for manual and automated solutions.

Skills

Designing warehousing solutions

Data analysis

Customer-facing communication

Project management

Excel proficiency

AutoCAD proficiency

Tools

Excel

AutoCAD

Warehouse design software

Job description

Ready to revolutionize logistics and take your career to the next level? If optimizing warehouse operations sparks your passion, we want to hear from you!

At GXO, we're on the hunt for dynamic Solutions Designers to join our team in Northampton. Reporting to the Head of Warehouse Solutions, you'll be at the forefront of crafting cutting‑edge warehouse solutions that drive cost savings and elevate service levels for our customers. You'll bring layouts and operational concepts to life‑whether manual or automated‑using 2D AutoCAD or 3D design/rendering.

Join us at our central Northampton office, with the added benefit of hybrid working. Ready to make your mark? We look forward to hearing from you!

Pay, benefits and more:

We're looking to offer a competitive salary and package, which will be discussed further during telephone interview.

In addition, we offer 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days, so you can enjoy a positive work‑life balance. You'll also have access to a workplace pension, our GXO University which provides you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you're comfortable with. Plus, many other perks such as a variety of high‑street discounts, a cycle to work scheme and our continued focus on internal promotions.

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Work alongside new and existing customers, understanding their requirements before undertaking, creating and presenting solutions analysis and design
• Work independently on warehouse design projects whilst supporting multiple projects, varying in scale and complexity
• Develop a variety of operational concepts for both manual and automated solutions utilising innovation in order to meet customer requirements
• Take responsibility of the project management of the analytical and costing process, ensuring best practice is maintained throughout
• Provide assistance with the production of internal and external proposals and presentations including producing relevant sections and taking part in customer presentations as required

What you need to succeed at GXO

• Experienced in designing and presenting warehousing solutions to customers
• Previous or current experience within 3PL and automation is essential
• Highly autonomous, and experienced in responding to RFQs, data analysis in a highly customer‑facing role
• Highly proficient in excel and Auto‑CAD, ideally with exposure to warehouse design software
• Exposure and understanding of warehouse management systems would be beneficial

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting‑edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.