Senior Director, Solutions

Logistics at full potential. 

At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

As the Senior Director, Solutions, you’ll be responsible for the overall management of Solutions Engineering functions and will provide strategic thought leadership to the organization. You’ll manage internal and external customer expectations, communication of expectations throughout the company, as well as communication of company capabilities, recommendations and strategic initiatives to customers. We look to you to champion GXO values, ensuring a differentiated and engaged workforce and help us onboard new customers.

Pay, benefits and more.

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Lead the development of automation-forward solutions that improve speed, scalability, and cost efficiency across diverse verticals.

• Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to define solution requirements and translate them into optimized warehouse designs, technology integrations, and operational models.
• Champion a data-driven design approach using analytics to validate and drive solutioning, including SKU slotting strategies and storage strategies.
• Collaborate with divisional leaders to ensure solutions align with unique vertical needs (e-commerce, retail, industrial, food & beverage, technology, aerospace/automotive).
• Lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary team of Solutions Managers, Industrial Engineers, Automation Specialists, Data Analysts, and Pricing Leads.
• Partner with Business Development to shape customer strategies and win high-value RFPs with automation-centric proposals.
• Develop and maintain standardized tools, templates, and methodologies for solution design, automation ROI modeling, and cost estimation.

What you need to succeed at GXO:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Technology, Mechatronics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in logistics engineering, automation design, or solutions development within 3PL/contract logistics and/or OEM/Systems Integrator environments.
• Deep understanding of warehouse automation technologies (AMRs, conveyors, sortation, AS/RS, robotic picking, packaging automation, pick-to-light).
• Proven success leading solution design teams in multi-vertical, complex RFP processes.
• Experience integrating operational design with digital systems (WMS/WES/LMS).
• Strong financial and ROI modeling skills; advanced Excel and PowerPoint capabilities.

It’d be great if you also have:

• Expertise in modeling and design tools (AutoCAD, AnyLogic, FlexSim, or similar).
• Experience developing value propositions and presenting solutions to executive-level stakeholders.
• Knowledge of SKU slotting, velocity strategies, and fulfillment design methods (batch, cluster, discrete picking).

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer including Disabled/Veterans.

GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

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