Solutions Design Manager

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DHL’s Solutions Design Manager develops practical, commercially viable supply-chain solutions for customers across the UK. The role typically involves analysing customer requirements, designing warehouse and transport operations, preparing costs and service models, supporting tenders, and presenting recommendations to stakeholders. Candidates are expected to have experience in logistics, supply-chain engineering, warehouse or transport operations, and strong commercial awareness. Confidence with data analysis, process mapping, continuous improvement methods and solution-design tools is important. The successful candidate should communicate clearly, manage multiple projects, understand customer needs and work effectively with operations, sales, finance and technology teams. Experience with automation, modelling software, contract logistics or large-scale implementation projects would be advantageous.

About the employer

DHL is a global logistics and supply-chain company operating in more than 220 countries and territories. It is part of DHL Group and provides international express delivery, freight forwarding, supply-chain management, warehousing, e-commerce fulfilment and specialist transportation services. In the United Kingdom, DHL works with organisations across retail, healthcare, automotive, technology, manufacturing and consumer goods. The company employs a large operational and professional workforce, including supply-chain engineers, warehouse specialists, drivers, analysts, project managers and commercial teams. DHL places strong emphasis on customer service, operational efficiency, sustainability, safety, digitalisation and continuous improvement. A Solutions Design Manager supports this work by creating efficient and scalable logistics models that meet customer requirements while remaining commercially sustainable.

Working in United Kingdom

The United Kingdom offers strong opportunities in logistics, supply-chain design, transport, warehousing, technology, finance and professional services. Major employment centres include London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol, Coventry and the East Midlands, where DHL has significant logistics activity. British workplace culture generally values punctuality, professionalism, teamwork, clear communication and respect for personal boundaries. Lifestyle varies from busy city living to quieter coastal and rural communities, with good public transport, healthcare and cultural attractions. Visa requirements depend on nationality; many overseas professionals need employer sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route and must meet salary and English-language requirements. Relocating usually involves arranging accommodation, a National Insurance number, banking and healthcare access. Living costs are highest in London and the South East, while many regional cities offer better value.