Head of Solutions Design (Warehouse)

Job title:

Head of Solutions Design (Warehouse)

Company

XPO Logistics

Job description

Logistics done differently.How would you like to work for a company that can accelerate your career? Do you feel that sometimes you have more to give, but no room to progress? How does constant training and development sound?As part of our continued growth and expansion, we’re looking for a talented Head of Warehouse Solutions Design to join us on a full-time, permanent basis as part of our central solutions design team!Pay, benefits and more:We’re looking to offer an attractive and competitive salary. A company car/car allowance and performance bonus.In addition, we offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and healthcare package, and many other perks.Job Overview:In this role, you’ll be leading a recently established warehouse solution design team and can play a key role in the end-to-end sales process for both new warehouse opportunities and projects with existing customers. You’ll bring expertise in warehouse solution design, costing and implementation and support the development of both your own team and the wider commercial team. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop and implement the core processes for the team as we continue to grow.What you’ll do on a typical day:Leading and developing a small, growing team of warehouse solution design managersOverseeing the solution design process for projects across the solution design teamBeing the solution design lead on your own discrete projects, including resource modelling, layout planning, liaising with external suppliers, e.g. automation, and cost model creationBeing a ‘go-to’ expert for warehouse solutions and operations.Developing and rolling out new processes to bring efficiencies to the solution design process.Supporting the creation and development of the overall commercial proposition for new customer projectsUnderstanding what is important to target customers and ensuring solutions developed meet these requirements.Participating in the creation and writing of customer proposals and presentationsManaging and developing key tools used within the solution design process.What you need to succeed at XPO:Essential: Experience in solution design within a 3PL environment for both dedicated and shared-user warehouse operations including manual and automated environments.Essential: Experience working with customers for both new and existing projects to define and capture requirements and develop solutions to meet sameEssential: Development and management of teams and individuals to support them in delivering personal and organisational goalsEssential: Experience in developing and creating processes and structure that deliver meaningful change and drive both efficiency and productivityEssential: Skilled in warehouse layout and resource design and modelling.Essential: Use of computer-aided design tools such as AutoCAD and SketchUp or similarEssential: High degree of analytical capability and commercial acumen.Essential: Excellent time management and presentation skills.We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment teamXPO is a leading provider of world-class 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 XPO a great place to work.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 XPO’s candidate privacy statement

Expected salary

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 22:58:57 GMT

To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email/cover letter where (jobsnear.net) you saw this job posting.