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 offering an attractive and competitive salary, a company car or car allowance, and a performance bonus. Additionally, we provide 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), with options to purchase extra days, high street discounts, a cycle-to-work scheme, a workplace pension, healthcare, and other perks.
Job Overview:
You will lead a recently established warehouse solution design team, playing a key role in the end-to-end sales process for new warehouse opportunities and projects with existing customers. Your expertise in warehouse solution design, costing, and implementation will support your team and the wider commercial team. You will also develop and implement core processes to support our growth.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Leading and developing a small, growing team of warehouse solution design managers.
2. Overseeing the solution design process for projects across the team.
3. Leading solution design on individual projects, including resource modeling, layout planning, liaising with external suppliers (e.g., automation), and creating cost models.
4. Serving as a ‘go-to’ expert for warehouse solutions and operations.
5. Developing and implementing new processes to improve efficiency.
6. Supporting the creation of commercial propositions for new customer projects.
7. Understanding customer requirements and ensuring solutions meet these needs.
8. Participating in customer proposals and presentations.
9. Managing key tools used in the solution design process.
Qualifications and Skills:
* Experience in solution design within a 3PL environment for both dedicated and shared-user warehouse operations, including manual and automated environments.
* Experience working with customers to define requirements and develop solutions.
* Proven ability to develop and manage teams and support personal and organizational goals.
* Experience in creating processes that deliver efficiency and productivity.
* Skilled in warehouse layout, resource design, and modeling.
* Proficiency with CAD tools such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, or similar.
* Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen.
* Excellent time management and presentation skills.
We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and empowered. If you don’t meet all the criteria but believe you have the necessary skills, please contact our recruitment team.
XPO is a leading provider of logistics solutions, helping customers manage goods efficiently through innovative technology and services. Our strength lies in our global, energetic, and talented team.
The above statements describe the general nature of the work and are not exhaustive. Employees may be required to perform additional duties as needed. Review XPO's candidate privacy statement here.
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