Solution Design Engineer

training and the opportunities! Whatever you choose, you will work with passionate and supportive people who are focused on meeting the DX Delivered Exactly promise.Role summary:As DX grow the business and develop new services, we aim to maximise the combined value of our Divisions and build a flexible operating model which supports interoperability to efficiently offer the best possible service to our customers while ensuring control and consistency and minimising overall cost.Based on quantitative and qualitative analysis, Network Planning sets the direction for network operations including operating footprint, assets, routing, systems, automation, planning, tracking and reporting.Key responsibilitiesDeliver specific design projects, trials and pieces of analysis as directed by the Network Planning DirectorRun localised trials to test, prove and refine concepts and designsDocument elements of the current operating model and proposed optionsCollect and validate high-level and detailed

cost and operational dataConduct quantitative analysis to compare optionsEngage with relevant stakeholders to support balanced qualitative assessment of options and ensure any recommendations are realisticLiaise with IT to ensure alignment of systems requirementsPrepare, document and present recommendations and implementation plansMaintain relevant benchmarks and best practices to guide and inform future design projectsContribute to blue-sky thinking and idea generation and prioritisationKnowledge, Skills and experienceMust HaveNumerate with strong analytical skills. Must be able to build basic excel models to evaluate financial and operational impact of optionsFamiliar with end-to-end logistics processes and cost, capacity and productivity drivers, including Collection and Delivery, Transport and Under-the-roof activitiesExperience in managing operational trials and measuring operational impactStrong communication skills, able to focus on key messages and explain complex concepts in an understandable wayFamiliarity with operational reporting metrics and dashboardsNice to haveExperience in operations research, time and motion, layout design and operational process designExperience in building business cases for operational improvements and investment casesPersonal SpecificationObjective, analytical and data-drivenSelf-starter, motivated and driven to make meaningful improvementsCreative, innovative, inquisitive and challengingCollaborative, able to engage with operational staff and other stakeholders to understand challenges, develop ideas and test possible solutionsThorough, diligent, honest and openStructured and able to break down complex deliverables into manageable stepsComfortable with ambiguity, able to use scenario analysis and estimates when reliable data is not availableClear communicator, willing to challenge the status quo and equally happy to receive challenge and feedbackBenefits:Competitive Rates of PayHolidays: 25 days increasing with length of service + bank holidaysLong Service Recognition schemeEnhanced Maternity & PaternityEnhanced Company Pension SchemeLife AssuranceEmployee Assistance programme including 24/7 Virtual GPDX Discounts PortalExcellent opportunities for career progression and more!!We look forward to hearing from you!TPBN1_UKTJ

Job DescriptionAll About You You will be friendly, hard-working and love the buzz of getting things done. We love team players and here at DX we are committed to providing our people the technical and personal skills to progress their careers.About usWe are a leading independent parcel, mail and logistics services company operating throughout the UK and Ireland delivering the important things in life. DX Freight provides next-day or scheduled delivery services for parcels and freight, as well as comprehensive logistics solutions, including warehouse management and the operation of customer-liveried vehicles. Our brand is what we do every day and our values set the tone for how we want our colleagues to go about their business of delivering the Delivered Exactly promise.What will it feel like to be part of our team?At DX, we know our people are our foundation of success. We are passionate about you developing your career with us; if you want to progress your career, DX will provide the