Solutions Design Manager
Core
Lead solution design for warehouse and transport tenders, creating commercially competitive proposals for FMCG distribution opportunities.
Role type
Senior IC solutions design manager (logistics)
Builds
Warehouse layouts, transport plans, resource models, and tender response documentation for new business contracts.
Domain
Third-party logistics (3PL) and warehouse operations
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Commercial awareness of UK 3PL sector, analytical modeling, advanced Excel (macros, pivot tables), stakeholder communication at board level, tender process management, automation opportunity assessment
Preferred skills
Operational experience, simulation/modeling tools (CAD, CLASS, CAST, Paragon), team leadership
Technologies
Microsoft Office Excel, industry simulation tools
Responsibilities
Analyze customer requirements and tender documents, design warehouse processes and vehicle routing, develop resource and financial models, manage sub-contracting quotes, prepare P&L budgets and tender presentations, support contract implementation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
