Job Req Number:  96378
Time Type: Full Time

Solutions Design Engineer

It takes a special kind of drive to keep the world moving; and due to growth, DSV is looking to recruit. Please click on the link here to get see more about DSV.

DSV are recruiting for a Solutions Design Engineer at our Brackmills site

This role will provide a customer focused administration service on selected accounts.  Working directly with the client’s customer service team to achieve delivery targets on orders as per customer requirements. 

• To support DSV Solutions in new business pursuits as well as existing operations from both a data driven and practical approach, creating processes, designing layouts, calculating headcount and space requirements whilst applying relevant technologies into the thought process
• DSV Solutions has ambitious growth targets in terms of footprint, revenue and EBITA.  The Solution Design Engineer will play a key role in increasing the revenue and EBITA of the country by optimising solutions for new and existing business.   As part of the Commercial Team, the SDE will work on proposals and operational requests ensuring data is understood to optimise processes and space utilization, whilst considering commercial impacts. 

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

New Business Development:

• Understand customer request document and data to feedback basic requirements into DSV to make initial decisions
• Process data to calculate space requirements, considering site availability, and storage options against customer data profile
• Process data to calculate headcount/automation requirements, considering site characteristics, using methodology to build productivity rates and understanding the impacts of the operation on any design work
• Attend industry associated exhibitions and conferences to obtain information on the market and creative trends.  Engage with suppliers and work closely with the Senior Management Teams to consult and explore the development of new business services.

Client Retention / Growth

• Attend meetings and work with existing clients as required to ensure that good business relationships are maintained, taking an active role in reviewing data, assessing customer profiles and helping optimise/alter operational processes with both a commercial and operational awareness.

New Business Implementation: 

• Taking an active role in new business implementations ensuring that the solution concept sold is implemented. Including alignment in SOP’s, productivities, and subsequent headcount blue collar & white collar, MHE, investments, space, layout etc.  Presenting data analysis driving the solution and expected volumes.

Department Development

• Working with the wider business to identify areas/projects where SD can add value – centralising and standardising approaches to ensure best practice consistency across sites

Department Goals

• Researching into new innovations within the industry

General:

• Participating in and completing DSV Solutions / DSV Group Sales and Customer initiatives
• Promoting the good name of DSV Solutions (and its associated companies within the DSV Group) by adopting a professional approach at all times

• Understand and comply with all relevant Company rules, agreements, policies, procedures and with all relevant legislative requirements and codes of practice.
• Ensure Company business is treated in the strictest confidence and not disclosed to persons outside the Company.
• Act in a professional manner, ensure good working relationships are maintained and promote a good image of the Company at all times
• Maintain and comply with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards, to be aware of the Occupational Health & Safety Management System, OHSAS18001 and to appreciate the responsibility you have to adhere to the respective procedures.
• Be aware that the Company operates a Quality Assurance system ISO 9001:2008 and adhere to the respective procedures.
• Ensure a good standard of housekeeping through observance of relevant Company policies and ensure that work areas are secure and locked when unoccupied.
• Where appropriate challenge and determine reasons for presence on site of any unauthorised person.
• Attend any development training as required in compliance with the Company’s commitment to the Investors In People standard.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 75,000, operating in over 95+ countries.
• Be part of a company that has strong ambitions and targets for sustainability initiatives, both internally and externally. For further details on how DSV is working towards these targets, please see here.

• Be part of a company that has strong company values, to find out more about DSV, including our Values, click here.

• 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.
  • Eyecare Voucher Scheme

DSV Careers

If you want to know a bit about DSV Careers, please click on the link here.

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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