Solutions Design Engineer

DSV
Northampton, United Kingdom
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

Northampton, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Data analysis
Operational Data Store

Job description

DSV is looking for a proactive and analytical Solutions Design Engineer to join our growing Contract Logistics team. In this key role, you will help shape innovative, data driven logistics solutions that support new business growth, enhance existing operations, and contribute directly to our ambitious commercial targets.

What will you be doing?

As a Solutions Design Engineer, you'll play a vital part in developing operational designs and driving continuous improvement across our network. Your responsibilities will include:

New Business Solutions

  • Reviewing customer requirements and data to inform early commercial decisions.
  • Designing layouts, storage concepts, headcount models and automation options based on detailed data analysis.
  • Exploring industry innovations, attending events, and engaging suppliers to bring fresh ideas into Contract Logistics

Client Retention & Growth

  • Working directly with existing customers to review operational data, understand changing needs, and identify optimisation opportunities.
  • Supporting commercial and operational teams with insight that improves efficiency and strengthens customer relationships.

Implementation

  • Ensuring the successful delivery of new business wins by aligning solution designs with SOPs, productivity assumptions, resourcing, MHE and site layouts.
  • Presenting clear, data driven analyses to stakeholders.

Department & Business Development

  • Supporting the standardisation of solution design methodologies across our sites.
  • Researching emerging technologies and trends that can enhance our offer.

Requirements

  • Analytical, detail focused and confident with data.
  • Skilled at translating customer needs into practical operational solutions.
  • Collaborative, commercially aware, and comfortable engaging with customers and senior stakeholders.
  • Curious, innovative, and motivated to drive continuous improvement.

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Annual leave
  • Employee discount
  • Life insurance
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Car scheme, Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 160,000, operating in over 90 countries.

In addition, we can offer access to a selection of employee benefits, such as: Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement from your start, which increases with length of service. Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme for Ultra-Low Emissions Cars Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme WeCare App, for support with physical and mental wellbeing, including access to GPs for you and your dependents. LifeWorks app for access to cashback and discounts on high street and online brands. Life Insurance and which includes access to expert probate support.

Next Steps

If this sounds like the next step for you, please follow the links and apply with your CV without delay!

Please be aware that all successful candidates will undergo necessary right-to-work checks and certain sites require 5-years' worth of referencing and criminal record checks.

About the company

At DSV we're building the world's leading logistics and transport network. With this exciting growth comes opportunity - and we're looking for new talent to join us, We do not accept CV details from Recruitment Agencies unless DSV have engaged directly regarding the role requirements beforehand. DSV - Global transport and logistics Working at DSV means playing in a different league. As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let's grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements. With close to 160,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers' needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you. At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don't just work - we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company - this is the place to be.

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