DHL Supply Chain
Senior Solutions Design Manager
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Grade: RCS Grade I
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Location: Remote but travel to office location Rugby, Valley Cross once per week plus travel to sites as required.
Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company, and our Solutions Design team is at the forefront of innovation, crafting tailored supply chain solutions that drive success on a global scale.
We are looking for a Senior Solutions Design Manager to join our dynamic team, where your proven expertise in designing and implementing innovative warehouse solutions will shine. As our go-to subject matter expert, you'll collaborate with diverse teams to create tailored solutions that not only meet customer needs but also drive DHL's growth agenda.
What You'll Do
- Design Excellence: Create end-to-end operational solutions, from data analysis to layout design using tools like AutoCAD or SketchUp. Considering all operational impacts, identifying, and mitigating risks as well as providing commercial insights to key stakeholders for both existing facilities and new build scenarios.
- Be Digital by Default: Embed digital thinking across our solutions, using data, automation, and AI as the foundation of how we work and how we grow.
- Lead with Impact: Manage multiple projects, oversee design principles, and guide junior team members while ensuring operational excellence. Use influencing skills with stakeholders, for example, to gain operational buy-in on a solution.
- Innovate: Conduct sensitivity analysis and stress testing to future-proof designs and benchmark against industry best practices. Be proactive in challenging ways of working with your practice, regularly lead peer reviews, and provide technical feedback to enhance the quality of bid responses.
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What You'll Bring
- Previous experience in a role equivalent to a Solutions Design Manager or Warehouse Solutions Designer.
- Understanding of the end-to-end supply chain experience. Finding solutions to problems and defining your own concepts.
- Expertise in data modelling and, extrapolating and interpreting data, problem-solving, and process optimisation.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills to influence and secure buy-in.
- A passion for taking ownership of projects and driving efficiency.
- Knowledge of divisional supply chain products and capabilities, with an understanding of DHL sectors, customers, and products.
Why Join Us?
- Use of a company car (or car allowance) including hybrid and electric vehicles.
- Private Medical Insurance.
- 26 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days.
- Discretionary bonus based on performance.
- We're happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns at interview.
- Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution.
- Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations.
- Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts.
- Affordable loans, savings schemes, and free mortgage advice.
- Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more.
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Who We Are
We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare, and more.
Building an Inclusive Workplace
At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.
As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.
Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 27th July. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered, we recommend submitting it as early as possible.
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