Solutions Designer

Grade: RCS Grade K

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Remote but travel to office location Rugby, Valley Cross once per week plus travel requirement 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 seeking a talented Solutions Designer to join our dynamic team. As part of the Solutions Design function, you will play a pivotal role in developing and designing innovative supply chain solutions across warehousing operations and Value-Added Services (VAS). You will support both new business opportunities and existing customers, creating efficient, scalable, and customer-focused solutions that drive operational excellence and business growth.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design end-to-end manual and mechanised operational solutions covering the following areas:
  • Data analysis (using either MS Excel or Power BI to an expert level)
  • Process flow creation
  • Equipment selection (including technologies)
  • Operational methodology selection
  • Layout design (using (AutoCAD or Sketch-up)
  • Resource modelling
  • Cost modelling
• Manage solution design deliverables & manage critical path tasks, risks, issues and mitigations
• Ability to self –manage workload and timescales.
• Demonstrate excellent customer engagement skills.
• Use strong influencing and communication skills to secure stakeholder buy‑in for solutions while keeping them engaged and informed throughout.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Knowledge of divisional supply chain products and capabilities, ideally with an understanding of DHL sectors, customers, and products.
• Previous experience in a logistics support or operations role involving operations planning, process design, capacity planning or continuous improvement would be desirable.
• Be proficient at using Excel and ideally have experience of PowerBi reporting.
• Have experience in modelling, extrapolating and interpreting data and using this to find solutions to problems and defining your own concepts.
• Being able to break processes down into their individual elements and to look for ways to drive increased efficiency and improve service.
• Working in an environment, where you take ownership of your projects and manage stakeholders.

WHY JOIN US?

• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 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 to learn more

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 10 th August. 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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