--- title: Solutions Design Manager at DHL in Hebron, KY description: DHL is hiring for the Solutions Design Manager role in Hebron, KY. Pays $105.7K–$140.9K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/solutions-design-manager-at-dhl-01a1d6c1-1de8-7adf-9ec0-cf036ff6c0b1 date: 2026-11-13T21:15:09Z og_description: Join DHL as Solutions Design Manager in Hebron, KY. Pays $105.7K–$140.9K per year. Requires 5+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/ij4uk0.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [DHL](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/dhl?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Hebron, KY | | **Salary** | $105.7K/yr - $140.9K/yr | | **Posted** | Nov 13, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** DHL sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 90 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for DHL. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $118,000 – $155,000 a year (median $137,000). ## Description **Job Title:**  Solutions Design Manager **Job Location:** Hebron, Kentucky We have an exciting opportunity for a Solutions Design Manager for our AFR Team. This role is responsible for leading the strategic design, governance, and execution of end-to-end logistics solutions for DHL's global and regional Life Sciences & Healthcare customers. This role provides executive leadership for solution design, pricing strategy, operational excellence, and innovation while ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards, including GxP and GDP. **Key Responsibilities:** - Develop and execute the regional Life Sciences & Healthcare Solution Design strategy aligned with DHL's overall business objectives and growth plans. - Establish long-term solution design capabilities that differentiate DHL in the pharmaceutical and healthcare logistics market. - Serve as the senior subject matter expert for Life Sciences & Healthcare solution design, cold chain logistics, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. - Lead strategic initiatives that improve profitability, customer experience, scalability, and operational efficiency. - Drive innovation by identifying emerging technologies, digital capabilities, automation opportunities, and new service offerings within Life Sciences logistics. **Commercial Leadership** - Partner with Commercial Leadership to develop growth strategies for strategic and multinational Life Sciences customers. - Lead complex customer pursuits by developing innovative and differentiated logistics solutions that maximize customer value and financial performance. - Provide executive leadership during customer presentations, solution workshops, and strategic business reviews. - Support contract negotiations by balancing commercial competitiveness with operational feasibility and profitability. - Drive pricing governance and ensure consistency in financial assumptions, investment decisions, and solution profitability. **Solution Design & Governance** - Provide executive oversight of end-to-end solution design activities across Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Customs, Warehousing, and Integrated Logistics services. - Establish governance, methodologies, standards, and best practices for solution design across the organization. - Ensure all solution designs incorporate operational excellence, quality requirements, regulatory compliance, systems integration, risk mitigation, and financial performance. - Lead investment evaluations and business case development for new customer opportunities and strategic initiatives. - Oversee development of operating models, implementation strategies, validation plans, and transition frameworks for complex customer implementations. **Financial & Business Management** - Own solution profitability by overseeing pricing strategy, cost modeling, financial analysis, and investment recommendations. - Lead development of business cases, customer P&L models, capital investment requests, and return-on-investment analyses. - Monitor solution performance against financial and operational KPIs while driving continuous improvement initiatives. - Identify opportunities to optimize costs while maintaining service excellence and regulatory compliance. - Support annual planning, forecasting, and strategic investment decisions for the LSHC portfolio. **Operational Excellence & Compliance** - Ensure all solutions meet applicable regulatory requirements including GxP, GDP, IATA, and customer-specific quality standards. - Partner with Quality and Operations leadership to develop validation strategies, quality frameworks, and compliance governance. - Sponsor continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and quality performance. - Drive standardization of processes, documentation, implementation methodologies, and operational toolkits across the LSHC business. **Leadership & Organizational Development** - Lead, mentor, and develop Solution Design Managers and Solution Engineers while building a high-performing organization. - Establish performance objectives, succession planning, and talent development strategies for the Solution Design function. - Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. - Lead cross-functional teams supporting strategic customer implementations and business transformation initiatives. **Stakeholder Management** - Build strong relationships with regional and global business leaders, customers, strategic partners, and regulatory stakeholders. - Represent DHL at executive customer meetings, industry conferences, and Life Sciences forums. - Influence senior leadership regarding investment priorities, market opportunities, organizational capabilities, and strategic initiatives. - Collaborate with Global Product Management to ensure regional alignment with global standards and product development. **Skills / Requirements:** - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Life Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline. - Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred. - 5+ years of progressive experience in Life Sciences & Healthcare logistics, supply chain management, or solution design. - Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing teams within a matrix organization. - Extensive experience designing complex global logistics solutions for pharmaceutical and healthcare customers. - Strong knowledge of GDP, GxP, IATA, regulatory compliance, cold chain logistics, and quality management systems. - Demonstrated success leading strategic customer pursuits and complex solution implementations. - Proven experience managing executive-level customer relationships. - Strong commercial acumen with extensive experience in pricing strategy, financial modeling, investment analysis, and P&L management. **Knowledge & Skills** - Executive leadership and strategic planning - Life Sciences & Healthcare supply chain expertise - Enterprise solution architecture and design - Financial planning, business case development, and investment analysis - Pricing governance and profitability management - Executive stakeholder engagement - Organizational leadership and talent development - Cross-functional leadership within global matrix organizations - Change management and business transformation - Contract negotiations and commercial strategy - Risk management and regulatory compliance - Project portfolio governance - Strong executive presentation and communication skills - Advanced analytical and decision-making capabilities **Pay Range:** $105,682.50 - $140,910.00+ (Based on Experience) **Benefits (All Non-Union Employees)** - **Compensation:** Competitive base salary plus role dependent performance-based incentives. - **401(k) Match:** $1-for-$1 match up to 4% quarterly + 2% annual base contribution. - **Stock Purchase Plan:** Ability to purchase Deutsche Post AG shares at a discounted rate. - **Medical:** Comprehensive plans covering preventive care, inpatient/outpatient services, and prescriptions. - **Vision:** Optional coverage for exams, frames, and contacts. - **Dental:** Optional coverage for preventive, basic, and major services. - **Paid Time Off:** 7 major holidays, 8 floating holidays, and accrued vacation/sick days.   **Why Join DHL Global Forwarding?** At DHL Global Forwarding, we invest in our employees’ growth, providing training, guidance, and career advancement opportunities. We believe in building **careers, not just jobs**, and empowering our team to develop skills and achieve long-term success. Be part of DHL Group, the world’s leading logistics provider, operating in **220+ countries**. DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is a global leader in air and ocean freight, with **30,000+ employees** ensuring seamless transport and supply chain solutions. Explore careers with us: [DHL Careers](https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html).   **Equal Opportunity Employer** DHL Global Forwarding is committed to **equal employment opportunities**, evaluating all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. **Work Authorization** Applicants must be **legally authorized to work in the United States.** **Visa sponsorship is not available** for this role. #LI-RL2 ## Skills - Ocean Freight - Return On Investment - Stakeholder Engagement - Open Web Application Security Project (Owasp) - Stakeholder Management - Influencing - Succession Planning - Decision Making - Customs - Customs Compliance - Growth Strategies - Compliance Management - Product Management - Business Transformation - Warehousing - Good Distribution Practice (Gdp) - Performance Analysis - Matrix Management - Quality Standards - Financial Forecasting - Planning - Investment Analysis - Project Portfolio Management - Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - Financial Planning - Risk Management - Contract Negotiation - Business Case Development - Automation - Air Freight - Customer Satisfaction - Solution Architecture - IATA Certification - Logistics - Cross-Functional Collaboration - International Logistics - Financial Modeling - Pricing Strategies - Supply Chain Management - Quality Management - Organizational Leadership - Customer Relationship Management - Talent Development - Continuous Improvement Process - Collaboration - Financial Analysis - New Product Development - Scalability - Strategic Planning - Validation Planning - Presentation Skills - Risk Mitigation - Supply Chain - Quality Assurance Procedures - Infor Supply Chain Management - Profitability Analysis - Commercial Strategy - Leadership - Capital Investment Analysis - Systems Integration - Solution Design - Profit And Loss (P&l) Management - Operational Excellence - Investment Decisions - Customer Experience - Forecasting - Communication - Change Management - Governance - Cold Chain - Good Practice Guidelines (GxP) - Commercial Acumen - Cost Modeling - Regulatory Compliance ## Benefits - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Sick Leave - Floating Holidays - 401(k) Plans ## Related - [More jobs at DHL](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/dhl?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Arts, Media & Entertainment jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/arts-media-and-entertainment?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [UX, UI & Product Design jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/arts-media-and-entertainment/ux-ui-and-product-design?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Design Manager jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/arts-media-and-entertainment/ux-ui-and-product-design/design-manager?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Freight and Logistics](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/transportation-and-logistics/freight-and-logistics?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 52266 jobs - [Kentucky](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/kentucky?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 27535 jobs - [DHL](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/dhl?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1420 jobs - [Hebron, KY](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/kentucky/hebron?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 320 jobs ## Related pages - [Freight and Logistics](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/transportation-and-logistics/freight-and-logistics?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 52266 jobs - [Kentucky](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/kentucky?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 27535 jobs - [DHL](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/dhl?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1420 jobs - [Hebron, KY](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/kentucky/hebron?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 320 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)