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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solutions Design Manager - **Company:** Culina - **Location:** Magna Park, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Computer-Aided Design, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Customer Data Management, Power BI, SQL Databases, Warehouse Management Systems, Data Analytics - **Published:** May 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5a69afbdc24b0230 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Warehouse experience?, * Strong background in logistics, warehousing, transport operations, or supply chain design * Advanced data and modelling capability (Excel, Power BI, SQL or similar) * Experience designing warehouse layouts (CAD) and transport/network models * Good understanding of automation, fleet operations, and transport technologies * Ability to turn complex data into clear, actionable solutions * Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills * Experience within 3PL, retail distribution, e-commerce, FMCG, or manufacturing environments ## Description We are looking for a commercially minded Solutions Design Manager to join our Business Development Excellence team. In this role, you will lead the design, modelling, and optimisation of integrated logistics solutions across warehouse and transport operations, helping shape high-performing, scalable solutions for new business, renewals, and continuous improvement programmes. You will combine operational expertise, data-driven insight, and strong commercial awareness to create solutions that are practical, cost-effective, and service-led. Working closely with sales, operations, engineering, IT, finance, and customers, you will play a key role in ensuring every solution is operationally viable, financially robust, and aligned to wider supply chain strategy., Solution Design & Modelling * Design integrated warehouse and transport solutions, including: + Warehouse layouts, storage strategies, picking methods, automation concepts, and labour models + Transport network design (trunking, cross-dock, final mile, multi-drop, fleet strategies) * Build detailed models covering capacity, throughput, routing, and cost using tools such as Excel, Power BI, WMS/TMS data, routing software (e.g. Paragon), and CAD * Analyse customer data (volumes, SKUs, order profiles, delivery patterns, geography) * Evaluate automation and technology solutions (e.g. AMRs, AS/RS, TMS, route optimisation) to assess ROI and operational impact Project Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement * Lead solution design workstreams across tenders, RFQs, renewals, and optimisation projects * Present proposals to senior stakeholders and customers with clarity and commercial focus * Support mobilisation teams to ensure smooth transition from design to live operation, and working with cross-functional teams Commercial & Strategic Contribution * Develop cost models, pricing inputs, and business cases * Identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency gains, and service improvements * Support wider strategic initiatives including network redesign, expansion, and automation roadmaps Data & Continuous Improvement * Use data insights to refine and challenge solutions * Develop and maintain standardised tools, templates, and modelling frameworks * Drive continuous improvement in solution quality and consistency ## Related Videos - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) - [Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: End-to-End Use Case with Data Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1547-data-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-end-to-end-use-case-with-data-agents) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and more: A comparison of modern API styles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100247-rest-graphql-grpc-and-more-a-comparison-of-modern-api-styles) - [How Data is Shaping our Games](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/176-how-data-is-shaping-our-games) ## Related Articles - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)