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Solutions Design Manager
Role summary
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DHL’s Solutions Design Manager develops practical, cost-effective supply-chain solutions for customers, covering warehousing, transport, inventory, technology and operational processes. The role typically requires experience in logistics or supply-chain solution design, strong analytical and commercial skills, and the ability to use data, modelling and process-improvement methods to support proposals and implementation plans. Candidates are expected to manage multiple projects, collaborate with sales, operations, engineering and customers, present recommendations clearly, and balance service quality, cost, risk and scalability. Experience with warehouse design, automation, transport planning, Lean methods or relevant supply-chain systems is advantageous. A degree or equivalent professional experience is commonly preferred, alongside strong communication, stakeholder-management and presentation skills.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Warehouse, driver and operations jobs are below degree level and cannot be sponsored; only managers can, and logistics managers only while on the shortage list.
Before you apply: Driver jobs need a licence that counts in that country, and a foreign one may not carry over: Japan's truck-driver visa asks for a class 1 licence, Qatar residents sit a driving test, and Ireland's permit list asks for a CE or C1E truck licence or one it recognises.
Watch for: Logistics managers are on the interim shortage list today, but the July 2026 review did not recommend them from January 2027. Youth schemes are the usual way in for Canadians, Australians and Indians.
Official source: GOV.UK: Immigration Rules, Appendix Skilled Occupations. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Logistics jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee is yours (GBP 819; GBP 324 health and care) unless the employer pays; moving help varies |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Pay and overtime | Pay starts at the National Living Wage, GBP 12.71 an hour from 1 April 2026 (age 21 and over, by law) |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
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About DHL
DHL is a global logistics and supply-chain company operating across express delivery, freight forwarding, contract logistics and e-commerce. It is part of DHL Group and serves customers in sectors including retail, technology, healthcare, automotive, manufacturing and consumer goods. DHL Supply Chain manages warehousing, transportation, fulfilment, inventory and integrated supply-chain services, often using automation, data analytics and digital platforms to improve efficiency and resilience. The company operates throughout the United Kingdom and internationally, employing a large, diverse workforce in operational, commercial, technical and corporate roles. DHL is known for its international reach, structured development opportunities and focus on customer service, safety, sustainability and operational excellence. Benefits and working arrangements vary by role, location and business division.