£85,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Solutions Design Analyst role focuses on supporting strategic development and expansion projects within the business. This position requires a strategic mindset to design, model, and validate solutions that drive business growth and operational efficiency. The analyst will conduct feasibility studies and assist in making data-driven investment decisions for new opportunities. Collaboration with various stakeholders is essential to ensure alignment with business goals and effective communication of findings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the design and evaluation of new developments, site expansions, and infrastructure projects.
- Develop cost-benefit and scenario models to compare expansion options.
- Prepare structured, data-driven business cases for new builds and strategic investments.
- Build Excel-based models and identify key value drivers, risks, and sensitivities.
- Engage with diverse stakeholders to gather insights and validate assumptions.
- Build financial models and operational forecasts to support investment decisions.
- Collaborate with teams across different European markets and travel as required.
Key Skills:
- Experience in 3PL / Logistics / Supply Chain Solutions Design.
- Comfort with limited data and ability to make logical assumptions.
- Financial and operational modelling skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel for modelling and data analysis.
- Strong storytelling and communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder management.
- Willingness to travel across Europe.
Salary (Rate): £85,000.00 yearly
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
We are seeking a Solutions Design Analyst to support the strategic development, expansion, and new-build projects across our business. This role plays a key part in shaping investment decisions by designing, modelling, and validating solutions that support business growth and operational efficiency . Unlike a traditional CI (Continuous Improvement) role that focuses on refining existing processes, this role requires a forward-thinking, strategic mindset —one that can work with limited or incomplete data and apply logical assumptions to develop robust business cases . You will be responsible for supporting the development of new opportunities , conducting feasibility studies, and modelling different expansion scenarios, helping senior stakeholders make data-driven investment decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Solutions Design & Expansion Modelling
- Support the design and evaluation of new developments, site expansions, and infrastructure projects, ensuring feasibility and alignment with business goals.
- Develop cost-benefit and scenario models to compare expansion options and support capital investment decisions.
- Assess operational, financial, and strategic implications of new sites, facilities, and capacity expansions.
- Provide input into key customer tenders, particularly where they relate to new capacity, site expansions, or development projects.
- Business Case Development
- Prepare structured, data-driven business cases for new builds, upgrades, and strategic investments.
- Work closely with Finance, Operations, and Strategy teams to ensure accurate, aligned data assumptions and forecasts.
- Present recommendations in a clear, compelling way to influence senior decision-makers.
- Data Analysis & Assumption Building
- Build Excel-based models, using existing data where available and supplementing it with external logic, benchmarks, and assumptions when data is incomplete.
- Identify key value drivers, risks, and sensitivities in business case models.
- Challenge existing assumptions and bring fresh thinking to investment and design decisions.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Work with diverse stakeholders across Europe, including senior leadership, Finance, Operations, Commercial, and external consultants.
- Engage with cross-functional teams to gather insights, validate assumptions, and ensure solutions are practical and aligned with business needs.
- Present findings in a clear, visually engaging way so that non-technical stakeholders can quickly understand the implications.
- Modelling, Excel & Data Visualisation
- Build financial models and operational forecasts to support investment and capacity decisions.
- Use Excel (advanced level) for scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and data interrogation.
- Where relevant, use visualisation tools to translate complex analysis into simple, actionable insights.
- Cross-Border Collaboration & Travel
- Collaborate with teams across different European markets.
- Travel within Europe as required to assess sites, meet stakeholders, and support project execution.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in 3PL / Logistics / Supply Chain Solutions Design
- Background or strong exposure to strategy, expansion planning, logistics network design, or operational growth projects.
- Comfort with Limited Data
- Able to make logical assumptions, use external insights, and still maintain clarity on risks and sensitivities.
- Financial & Operational Modelling Skills
- Experience building models for capital investments, expansion scenarios, and cost-benefit analysis.
- Excel Expertise
- Advanced proficiency in Excel for modelling, data analysis, and scenario planning.
- Storytelling & Communication
- Able to turn complex analysis into clear, structured, engaging messages for senior stakeholders.
- Stakeholder Management
- Strong interpersonal skills and confidence working across functions and levels.
- Willingness to Travel
- Open to European travel Denmark/Sweden/Norway/Belgium/France/The Netherlands/Ireland for site visits, stakeholder meetings, and project assessments.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Power BI, SQL, or other data visualization tools
- Background in infrastructure planning, supply chain, or logistics solutions
- Exposure to market research, financial forecasting, or investment modelling
Why Join Us?
- Be at the forefront of major expansion and development projects.
- Shape high-impact investment decisions for the company’s growth.
- Work in a dynamic, cross-functional environment with exposure to senior leadership.
- Enjoy a flexible, evolving role with strong career progression and developmental opportunities.
- Great holiday and flexible working
- A fun dynamic team