Solution Design Manager

Role summary

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DHL’s Solution Design Manager develops and improves logistics solutions for customers across warehousing, transportation, inventory, and supply-chain operations. The role typically requires a bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply-chain management, engineering, business, or a related field, along with several years of experience in solution design, contract logistics, operations, or consulting. Candidates should be comfortable with cost modelling, process mapping, warehouse design, data analysis, tender responses, and presenting recommendations to customers and senior stakeholders. Strong commercial awareness, project-management ability, communication skills, and proficiency in Excel and analytical tools are expected. Experience with Lean, automation, warehouse-management systems, and multinational supply-chain environments is advantageous. Travel and collaboration across functions and countries may be required.

About the employer

DHL is a global logistics and express-delivery company operating in more than 220 countries and territories. It is part of DHL Group and provides international express shipping, freight transportation, contract logistics, supply-chain management, e-commerce fulfilment, and specialised business services. In Thailand, DHL supports multinational and local customers through delivery networks, warehouses, transportation services, customs expertise, and technology-enabled supply-chain solutions. The company is known for its international scale, operational standards, customer focus, and investment in digitalisation, sustainability, and employee development. A Solution Design Manager would typically work with commercial, operations, engineering, finance, and customer teams to create practical and financially viable logistics proposals. Benefits may include health coverage, performance incentives, provident-fund contributions, training, and opportunities to work on regional projects, although the exact package depends on the employing DHL business unit and level.

Working in Thailand

Thailand’s islands, including Phuket, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao, Krabi’s islands, and Koh Chang, offer beaches, diving, boating, wellness, and a relaxed lifestyle. Most professional job opportunities are concentrated in Bangkok and major industrial or logistics areas rather than on the islands, although tourism, hospitality, marine services, retail, technology, and remote-work roles are available. Thai culture values politeness, respect for hierarchy, family, and community; learning basic Thai is useful. Living costs vary widely, with Phuket and Koh Samui generally more expensive than smaller islands. Reliable internet is available in tourist centres, but transport and healthcare can be more limited outside major towns. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored Non-Immigrant B visa and work permit before starting work. DHL or its appointed relocation provider should confirm sponsorship, tax, insurance, accommodation, and moving requirements. Visiting the island area first is advisable before relocating permanently.