Head of Solutions Design – Logistics and Warehousing
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £100000/annum
Location: Cowley or Nuneaton – with a blended working approach of office / site and home
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Salary: To £100,000 plus car / car allowance, 33 days holiday, pension, bonus, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits scheme
About the Job
As the Head of Solution Design at Unipart Logistics, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing a team of Solution Design Managers, ensuring the development of optimised and cost-effective supply chain solutions for our clients in the 3PL industry. In addition to leading the strategic direction of our solution design efforts, you will also manage the solution design element in bid management for new customers and provide continuous improvement solutions for existing customers, thereby contributing to our growth and long-term customer relationships.
As part of your key responsibilities you’ll:
Manage, mentor, and inspire a team of Solution Design Managers, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities
Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the Solution Design team
Lead the development of innovative, scalable, and cost-effective logistics solutions that meet client requirements and align with the company’s strategic goals in the 3PL industry
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Operations, and IT, to ensure solutions are feasible and seamlessly implemented
Oversee bid management activities for new customers in the 3PL industry, working closely with the Sales team to develop competitive and compelling proposals
Ensure that bid responses align with the company’s capabilities and strategic objectives
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in existing logistics solutions for 3PL customers, focusing on efficiency, cost savings, and service enhancements
Collaborate with customers to understand their evolving needs and proactively propose enhancements
Engage with 3PL clients to understand their specific logistics needs, challenges, and objectives
Work closely with the Sales team to present and explain proposed solutions to 3PL clients, addressing their concerns and questions effectively
Allocate resources efficiently, balancing workload and priorities among Solution Design Managers to meet client demands and deadlines
Monitor and analyse the performance of designed solutions in the 3PL industry, identifying opportunities for improvement and optimisation
Continuously evaluate industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance solution design processes
Develop and manage the department budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and adherence to financial targets
Prepare regular reports and updates for the Solutions Design Director, highlighting team performance, project status, and key performance indicators
About You
We’d love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think you’d be able to perform well in this role!
Educated to graduate level or equivalent
High degree of PC literacy, numeracy, and literacy
Good understanding of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and their impact on operational processes and proposed solutions
Experience in specifying, sourcing, and managing the implementation of relevant equipment and services
Demonstrable experience in warehouse and operational layout design
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact at a senior level, demonstrating gravitas, impact, and credibility
Strong relationship-building skills across all levels and functions, including experience working with customers and stakeholders at a strategic level
Ability to influence and inspire others to improve customer experience
Experience in a stakeholder and customer-driven environment
Familiarity with performance management methodologies such as SLAs and KPIs
Deep understanding of financials and commercial contracts in the logistics industry
Ability to design cost-effective models based on specific types of agreements
Proficiency in industry standard Solution Design systems
Our recruitment and selection process has been developed to ensure that it is consistent, fair and provides equality of opportunity – all selection decisions are based solely on technical and behavioural competencies. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, or nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, religion or belief, age or any other current or future protected characteristic as defined in the current Equality Act of England and Wales. As an organisation we also promote an environment which encourages diversity of characteristics and thought, where you feel included, safe and confident to be the best version of yourself and do your best work every day.
You may have experience in the following: Solutions Design (Logistics and Warehousing), Logistics and Warehousing, Solutions Design Director, Director of Logistics Solutions, Warehousing Design Leader, Head of Supply Chain Solutions, etc.
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