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# Solutions Design Manager Logistics in Northampton

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** Northampton, MA, United States
- **Salary:** $50,000.0 - $85,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, Mathematical Software, Microsoft Visio, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software)
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/solutions-design-manager-logistics-northampton-32170724

## About the Role

* Proven experience within Solutions Design, Warehouse Design, Supply Chain Engineering, Logistics Consultancy, or Material Handling environments.
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 * Strong understanding of warehouse operations, process improvement methodologies, and facility design principles.
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 * Experience designing automation-led solutions incorporating technologies such as Robotics, ASRS, AMRs, Shuttle Systems, Conveyors, and Sortation Equipment.
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 * Demonstrable experience supporting customer tenders, bids, and logistics solution development activities.
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 * Strong analytical capability with experience creating cost models, operational assessments, and business cases.
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 * Proficient in design and modelling software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Visio, or equivalent design tools.
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 * Excellent stakeholder management and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
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 * Experience working within third-party logistics (3PL), e-commerce fulfilment, retail distribution, manufacturing, or supply chain consulting environments would be highly advantageous.

## Description

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 * Develop innovative warehouse layouts, operating models, and material handling solutions that optimise space utilisation, productivity, and scalability.
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 * Partner with Commercial and Business Development teams to support customer opportunities, tenders, proposals, and solution presentations.
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 * Engage directly with customers to assess operational requirements, identify challenges, and translate findings into practical logistics solutions.
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 * Produce detailed warehouse designs, operational process flows, capacity planning models, and simulation-based recommendations.
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 * Evaluate and recommend automation technologies including ASRS, AMRs, robotics, sortation systems, conveyor infrastructure, and other automated material handling solutions.
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 * Support projects throughout the full lifecycle, from concept development and solution design through to implementation and operational go-live.
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 * Develop financial models, investment appraisals, and ROI calculations to support business cases and customer proposals.
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 * Work closely with Operations, Engineering, IT, and Project Delivery teams to ensure successful execution and deployment of designed solutions.
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 * Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation across the solutions offering.
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 * Identify potential risks, constraints, and operational dependencies during the design phase to ensure robust and deliverable outcomes.
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