Culina Group
Logistics
HeadofSolutionsDevelopment
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“Head of Solutions Development at Culina Group. Skills: Solutions Development, Logistics, Transport Operations. Bridge business challenges with solutions. Drive implementation strategies”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver impactful results; Achieve operational success
Industry & Context.
Analyse data; Analyse trends; Translate business challenges
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Logistics solutions design role, Lead team through tender process, Transport systems understanding, In-depth knowledge of transport operations, In-depth knowledge of logistics, In-depth knowledge of supply chain, In-depth knowledge of fleet management, In-depth knowledge of multimodal transport systems, Familiarity with transport scheduling, Familiarity with route optimisation, Familiarity with smart mobility platforms, Knowledge of business processes, Knowledge of product lifecycles, Knowledge of market trends, Knowledge of regulatory considerations, Awareness of emerging technologies, Awareness of digital platforms, Awareness of cloud computing, Awareness of AI integration, Awareness of cybersecurity, Current understanding of commercial logistics rates, Current understanding of profit & loss, Communicate with Senior Management, Communicate with Key Stakeholders, Communicate with customers up to Board Level, Confident and proactive individual, Work under pressure, Meet critical deadlines
Nice to Have
Ability to use simulation and modelling tools
What You'll Do.
Bridge business challenges with solutions
Drive implementation strategies
Analyse data and requirements
Design transport solutions
Act as technical lead
Challenge the status quo
Leverage industry trends
Leverage best practices
Leverage advanced technologies
Write solution design documents
Write customer tender responses
Create project timelines
Create project milestones
Create communication plans
Apply agile methodologies
Apply design thinking
Analyse data and trends
Design innovative strategies
Translate business challenges into products
Translate business challenges into services
Lead design of solutions
Lead implementation of solutions
Maintain industry knowledge
Support team development
Support new contract implementation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with businesses; Collaborate with risk partners; Collaborate with operational teams; Collaborate with Senior Management; Collaborate with Key Stakeholders; Collaborate with customers
Communication Scope
Compelling presentations; Senior Management communication; Stakeholder communication; Customer communication
Process & Methodology
Project timelines, Milestones, Communication plans, Agile methodologies, Design thinking, User journey mapping
Full Job Description
Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK’s best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors. At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired! Working within the Business Development Team, the key accountability of the Head of Solution Development is to effectively bridge business commercial challenges with innovative solutions to drive implementation strategies that deliver impactful results. Analysing data and requirements and designing appropriate, commercially competitive, solutions for transport operations. Working hours: Monday to Friday, between the hours of 07.00 & 18.00 (40 hour week) Key Duties of Head of Solutions Development: * Technical Leadership: Act as a technical lead on business development, winning proposals through compelling presentations and innovative solutions. * Stakeholder Influence: Challenge the status quo and drive business value by leveraging industry trends, best practices, and advanced technologies. * Collaborate with businesses and risk partners to write effective solution design documents, and customer tender responses. * Project Management: Collaborate with business partners and operational teams to create project timelines, milestones, and communication plans. * Agile and Design Thinking: Apply agile methodologies, design thinking, and user journey mapping to drive innovation and manage projects. * Data Analysis: Analyse data and trends to design innovative strategies for operational efficiency. * Implementation: Translate business challenges into valuable products and services, leading the design and implementation of solutions from vision through to operational success. * Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of developments in the industry through membership of a professional body (e.g. CILT), attending industry even
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