Senior Director, Solutions

GXO Logistics, Inc.

Senior Director designing automated warehouse and logistics solutions for GXO, a global supply-chain services provider. Leading multidisciplinary teams, RFP solutioning, automation strategy, and customer implementation.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in logistics engineering and solutions design, with a strong focus on warehouse automation technologies, operational modeling, and customer-centric value propositions. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive continuous improvement through data analytics and performance monitoring.

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Logistics EngineeringWarehouse Automation TechnologiesSolutions DevelopmentData AnalysisCustomer Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Warehouse AutomationOperational ModelingFinancial ModelingROI ModelingSKU SlottingInventory StrategiesLabor StandardsCAD ToolsWMS IntegrationTMS Integration

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationNegotiation SkillsInfluencing SkillsExecutive PresentationCustomer Relationship

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPowerPointData PlatformsWESLMS

Industry Keywords

3PLContract LogisticsOEMSystems IntegratorMulti-Vertical Solutions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the overall strategy and direction of the Solutions Design function
Establish innovative, scalable, and financially sound logistics solutions supporting customer growth and GXO’s business objectives
Translate customer requirements into optimized facility designs, operational models, technology integrations, automation strategies, and value propositions
Partner with Business Development and Sales leadership on solutions, RFP responses, ROI models, and strategic recommendations
Use automation, data analytics, SKU slotting, inventory strategies, labor standards, and operational modeling to optimize throughput, flexibility, scalability, cost, and ROI
Lead and develop a multidisciplinary Solutions Design team
Partner with Operations, IT, Automation Engineering, Finance, Pricing, Real Estate, and other functional leaders
Establish standardized solution approaches, technology strategies, ROM/FIRM models, CAD blocks, labor standards, and other tools
Drive continuous improvement by analyzing solution performance, monitoring KPIs, and improving design accuracy, cost performance, and customer outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Technology, Mechatronics, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent related work or military experience
15+ years of experience in logistics engineering, automation design, solutions development, or related fields within 3PL/contract logistics, OEM, or systems integrator environments
Deep knowledge of warehouse automation technologies, including AMRs, conveyors, sortation, AS/RS, robotic picking, packaging automation, and pick-to-light systems
Proven experience leading Solutions Design teams through complex, multi-vertical RFP and customer solutioning processes
Experience integrating operational designs with WMS, WES, LMS, TMS, and data platforms
Proven experience developing customer-focused value propositions, ROI models, financial analyses, and commercially viable solutions
Strong understanding of warehouse and order fulfillment design, including storage, SKU slotting, inventory velocity, and picking methodologies
Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, data analysis, financial modeling, and ROI modeling skills
Exceptional communication, customer relationship, executive presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills
Experience developing standardized solution sets, automation strategies, labor standards, CAD tools, and technology deployment strategies
Experience supporting multiple industry verticals
Experience driving new customer acquisition, solution win rates, margin performance, and continuous improvement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
401(k)
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan