Solutions Architect [WMS, AMRs]
19 hours ago
Nottingham
Our client is looking for a Solutions Architect based in the UK to join a growing technical team focused on designing automation solutions for warehouse and distribution environments. This remote position will play a key role in supporting customers through the evaluation, design, and implementation of technology solutions that improve operational efficiency within retail, wholesale, and e-commerce fulfilment operations. Working closely with commercial teams, customers, and implementation partners, you will help develop scalable automation concepts that combine robotics, software platforms, and data-driven analysis to enhance warehouse performance. Key Responsibilities • Support pre-sales activities including site visits, discovery sessions, technical demonstrations, and solution presentations., • Work with customers and internal teams to develop automation concepts tailored to specific operational requirements., • Participate in the design and development of warehouse automation solutions from initial concept through to detailed design., • Collaborate with sales, engineering, product, and delivery teams to ensure solutions are aligned with customer objectives., • Produce technical documentation including data analysis, layout drawings, equipment specifications, and proposal materials., • Analyse operational data such as order profiles, SKU characteristics, inventory levels, and throughput requirements to inform system design., • Translate analytical findings into clear visual summaries and operational recommendations., • Develop labour modelling and productivity benchmarks using established industrial engineering methods., • Create simulation or modelling tools to test and validate proposed operational designs., • Build financial justification models that demonstrate the commercial impact of automation investments., • Coordinate internally across technical and commercial stakeholders during complex sales opportunities., • Support project implementation by working alongside delivery teams to ensure design intent is achieved., • Contribute insights from customer engagements to help inform future product development and solution improvements., • Represent the organisation at relevant industry events and customer workshops. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field., • Approximately 6+ years of professional experience, including several years working within warehouse operations, supply chain consulting, or automation solution design., • Strong experience analysing operational datasets such as order data, SKU characteristics, storage strategies, and throughput analysis., • Ability to lead customer-facing technical discussions and workshops., • Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting technical concepts to both operational teams and senior stakeholders., • Practical understanding of warehouse operations within retail, wholesale, or e-commerce fulfilment environments., • Experience applying industrial engineering techniques to develop productivity models or labour standards., • Familiarity with warehouse software systems such as WMS or related execution/control platforms., • Experience defining material handling or automation system requirements., • Ability to build financial models and business cases supporting technology investments., • Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-moving environment., • Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally internationally as required.