Associate Consultant - Warehouse Solution Design

About Us

DHL Supply Chain India is a leading provider of integrated logistics solutions, specializing in warehousing, distribution, and supply chain management. With over 100+ facilities and 15,000+ employees nationwide, we excel in sectors like e-commerce, consumer goods, life sciences, and technology. Recognized as a Great Place to Work, we prioritize employee engagement and development. We are committed to a safe work environment, promoting Behavior Based Safety (BBS) practices, injury prevention, and compliance with safety regulations, ensuring that safety is everyone's responsibility. We embrace an equal opportunity workplace, fostering diversity and inclusion for all employees. Join us in shaping the future of logistics and discover limitless growth opportunities!

Responsibilities

Job Scope: To design and develop end-to-end warehousing and supply chain solutions that align with customer requirements while supporting business development initiatives. The role is responsible for analysing customer supply chain requirements, creating operational and cost-efficient warehouse solutions, supporting new business pursuits, and driving solution excellence through data analysis, layout design, and cross-functional stakeholder collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Liaise with customers and internal Business Development teams to understand customer supply chain requirements and translate them into effective logistics solutions.
  • Provide solution design support for new business opportunities, operational implementations, and supply chain re-engineering initiatives.
  • Collect, analyse, and interpret logistics and operational data to develop optimized warehouse solutions and business recommendations.
  • Design end-to-end warehousing solutions, including space modelling, resource planning, and cost modelling using DHL standard tools and templates.
  • Develop warehouse layouts using AutoCAD while ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and scalability.
  • Prepare solution presentations, pricing models, and commercial documentation for customer proposals and RFQs.
  • Participate in customer discussions and presentations to explain proposed solutions and address technical queries.
  • Coordinate with external vendors to obtain commercial proposals for warehouse infrastructure, including racking systems, material handling equipment (MHE), cold storage solutions, and other facility requirements.
  • Work closely with Business Development and cross-functional stakeholders to understand RFQ requirements and deliver comprehensive solution designs within defined timelines.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for process optimisation and cost efficiencies in warehouse operations.
  • Ensure all solution designs adhere to DHL standards, customer expectations, and operational best practices.

Requirements

Experience: Minimum 4-5 years of experience in Solution Design.

Qualification: B.E / B.Tech, MBA

Skills and Competencies:

  • Supply Chain & Warehouse Solution Design
  • Data Analysis & Cost Modelling
  • MS Excel, PowerPoint & AutoCAD Proficiency
  • Power BI (Preferred)
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Communication & Presentation Skills
  • Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
  • Customer Orientation & Commercial Acumen
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