Warehouse solution & design engineer

Bleckmann; Bergen op Zoom; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobility

Interest in New Technologies

Job summary

Bleckmann seeks a Warehouse Solution & Design Engineer to design efficient warehouse layouts, optimize material flows, and drive automation projects across global sites.

You will work with project managers, IT and operations to deliver high-performing, scalable warehouse solutions while focusing on cost efficiency and process excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven background in warehouse design and process optimization.
• Experience with CAD, simulations, and data-driven decisions.
• MTM knowledge applied to efficiency improvements.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement efficient warehouse layouts and flows.
• Integrate automation to enhance operational performance.
• Support deployment with operations, IT, and project teams.
• Collaborate across international sites to ensure scalable solutions.

Skills

Warehouse design

Layout optimization

Process optimization

Data analysis

MTM methods

Education

Industrial Engineering degree

Supply Chain/Logistics degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Warehouse simulation tools

WMS

Job description

Ready to Join the Backstage Crew?

At Bleckmann, we’ve been delivering on promises since 1862. As a market leader in supply chain management for fashion and lifestyle brands, we keep the show running behind the scenes — from moving boxes to moving data, from pack & ship to IT and HR.

But we’re not just logistics experts. We’re The Backstage Crew — a tight‑knit team of 6,500+ people who make fashion and lifestyle brands shine by doing the work that matters most, out of the spotlight but never out of impact.

We believe in entrepreneurship, expertise, excellence, and engagement — and we live these values every day. From repairing returned goods to reducing waste, we help brands extend product lifecycles with sustainability in mind.

So if you’re ready to roll out the red carpet for our clients — and for each other — we’ve got a spot for you.

Behind the scenes is where the real excitement begins. Ready to join us?

Tasks and responsibilities:

At Bleckmann, engineering excellence and innovation are at the core of our ability to deliver world-class & cost-optimized logistics solutions. As a Warehouse Solution & Design Engineer, you have a leading role in designing and implementing warehouse solutions for our customers. You will be responsible for developing efficient warehouse layouts, optimizing material flows, and integrating automation to enhance operational performance.

In this role, it is crucial to support our operational teams in optimizing existing processes and ensuring smooth implementation of new solutions. You will collaborate closely with various stakeholders, including project managers, IT specialists, and operations teams, to deliver customized, high-performing warehouse solutions.

You will be part of a multifunctional project team and will be exposed to many aspects of our global warehouse operations. Your expertise in warehouse design and process improvement will directly contribute to increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring scalability in our logistics operations. Through these responsibilities, the role ensures that Bleckmann continues to lead in logistics automation, delivering cost-effective and innovative engineering solutions that drive operational excellence.

Profile:

1.Technical Expertise:

• Strong background in warehouse operations, layout design, and process optimization.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD) and warehouse simulation tools.
• Knowledge of automation systems, material handling equipment, and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Data analysis skills to support design decisions and process improvements.
• Knowledge and application of Methods-Time Measurement (MTM) for process optimization and efficiency analysis.

2. Experience & Education:

• Professional Experience: 5–7 years in warehouse design, supply chain engineering, or a related field.
• Educational Background: Degree in Industrial Engineering , Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.

3. Personal Qualities & Soft Skills:

• Customer Engagement: Ability to actively listen to customer needs and effectively translate them into practical, high-impact warehouse solutions.
• Leadership & Influence: Ability to coordinate and align multiple stakeholders to ensure successful warehouse solutions.
• Strategic & Analytical Thinking: Capable of developing data-driven warehouse strategies and optimizing logistics flows.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Practical and hands‑on approach to overcoming warehouse design and implementation challenges.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Strong ability to present warehouse concepts, layouts, and optimizations effectively to internal teams and customers.
• Global Mindset: Ability to work across international warehouse sites, ensuring cultural awareness and operational alignment.

4.Communication skills :

• Language Proficiency: Fluent in English (written & verbal)
• Strong presentation skills to confidently communicate solution designs to both technical and non-technical audiences.

5. Additional Requirements :

• Interest in New Technologies: A high interest in staying abreast of the latest technologies and innovations in the field of warehousing.
• Mobility: Willingness to travel occasionally for supplier engagements, site visits, and customer meetings.

What do we offer ?

• Mobility: Willingness to travel to implementation sites as needed, including extended stays during implementation phases.
• Interest in New Technologies: High interest in staying up-to-date with the latest automation technologies and warehousing solutions.

At Bleckmann, we are guided by our values: We take a parachute and jump (Entrepreneurship), we unpack our knowledge (Expertise), we raise the bar with every box (Excellence), and we spark energy that connects (Engagement).