Solutions Design Consultant

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Gleeson is partnering with a high-growth supply chain and logistics solutions provider that is transforming the way businesses optimise their warehousing, distribution, and transport operations.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Solutions Design Consultant to support the development and delivery of innovative end-to-end supply chain solutions.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is a customer-facing role that combines strategic consultancy, operational design, data analysis, and project delivery. You'll work with a diverse client base, helping organisations improve efficiency, reduce costs, and implement best-in-class logistics solutions.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Job Title: Solutions Design Consultant</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: UK</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working Pattern: Remote with travel based on client</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Package: £50 - £95,000 + Commission + Bonus + Company Car / allowance</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The Role</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">As a Solutions Design Consultant,</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">you will be responsible for designing and delivering tailored supply chain, warehousing, and transport solutions that drive operational excellence and measurable business improvements.</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Key responsibilities include</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Providing strategic consultancy to clients on supply chain optimisation and operational best practice.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Assessing existing warehouse, transport, and distribution operations to identify opportunities for efficiency gains and cost reductions.</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Designing end-to-end supply chain solutions aligned with customer objectives and commercial requirements.</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Leading warehouse and distribution centre design projects, including layout optimisation, automation assessments, and mechanisation strategies.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Conducting site surveys and operational reviews to develop data-driven recommendations.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Managing projects from initial consultation through to implementation, ensuring successful delivery against scope, budget, and timelines.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Supporting tender responses, solution development, and client presentations.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Building strong relationships with key stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Analysing operational data, financial metrics, and performance indicators to identify improvement opportunities and support decision-making.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Developing business cases, cost models, and ROI assessments to validate proposed solutions.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Implementing and optimising supply chain technologies, including Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transport Management Systems (TMS), and automation solutions.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Collaborating with technology providers and third-party partners to support system integration and continuous improvement initiatives.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working cross-functionally with operations, IT, finance, engineering, and consulting teams to ensure successful project outcomes.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Managing outsourcing and procurement activities, including RFP creation, tender evaluation, and supplier selection.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Designing and optimising transport networks, fleet operations, and distribution strategies.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Staying current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices within supply chain and logistics.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The Ideal Candidate</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Proven experience delivering end-to-end warehouse and transport solutions within logistics, supply chain, or consulting environments.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Strong background in solution design, operational improvement, and supply chain optimisation.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience managing and delivering complex tender and bid processes.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Strong understanding of P&L management and commercial performance drivers.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Customer-facing experience with a strong commercial mindset and business development awareness.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Knowledge of warehouse automation, WMS, TMS, and broader supply chain technologies would be highly advantageous.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.</p>

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