Solutions Design Manager

We are looking for a commercially minded Solutions Design Manager to join our Business Development Excellence this role you will lead the design modelling and optimisation of integrated logistics solutions across warehouse and transport operations helping shape high-performing scalable solutions for new business renewals and continuous improvement programmes.

You will combine operational expertise data-driven insight and strong commercial awareness to create solutions that are practical cost-effective and service-led. Working closely with sales operations engineering IT finance and customers you will play a key role in ensuring every solution is operationally viable financially robust and aligned to wider supply chain strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Design & Modelling

• Design integrated warehouse and transport solutions including:
  • Warehouse layouts storage strategies picking methods automation concepts and labour models
  • Transport network design (trunking cross-dock final mile multi-drop fleet strategies)
• Build detailed models covering capacity throughput routing and cost using tools such as Excel Power BI WMS/TMS data routing software (e.g. Paragon) and CAD
• Analyse customer data (volumes SKUs order profiles delivery patterns geography)
• Evaluate automation and technology solutions (e.g. AMRs AS/RS TMS route optimisation) to assess ROI and operational impact

Project Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead solution design workstreams across tenders RFQs renewals and optimisation projects
• Present proposals to senior stakeholders and customers with clarity and commercial focus
• Support mobilisation teams to ensure smooth transition from design to live operation and working with cross-functional teams

Commercial & Strategic Contribution

• Develop cost models pricing inputs and business cases
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction efficiency gains and service improvements
• Support wider strategic initiatives including network redesign expansion and automation roadmaps

Data & Continuous Improvement

• Use data insights to refine and challenge solutions
• Develop and maintain standardised tools templates and modelling frameworks
• Drive continuous improvement in solution quality and consistency

Qualifications :

• Strong background in logistics warehousing transport operations or supply chain design
• Advanced data and modelling capability (Excel Power BI SQL or similar)
• Experience designing warehouse layouts (CAD) and transport/network models
• Good understanding of automation fleet operations and transport technologies
• Ability to turn complex data into clear actionable solutions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience within 3PL retail distribution e-commerce FMCG or manufacturing environments

Additional Information :

As part of our drive to make Culina Group a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave - Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 days plus 8 bank holidays
• Life Assurance - x4 your annual salary
• Wellness - Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days 365 days a year
• Eye Care Vouchers - We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
• Reward & Recognition - We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time