Logistic Planner (m/f/d)

DP World; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Your Responsibilities

As a Logistics Planner (m/f/d), you will be responsible for ensuring efficient logistics processes, optimizing workflows, and managing logistics-related projects.

Your key tasks will include:

• Reviewing customer logistics concepts
• Planning required personnel and equipment
• Cost calculation of existing processes and logistics concepts
• Developing, evaluating, and implementing process optimizations, concepts, and continuous improvement initiatives (KVPs)
• Introducing, expanding, and utilizing KPI systems for project monitoring and operational management
• Creating documentation related to planning and proof of compliance
• Maintaining customer and supplier relationships through phone and in-person communication
• Procurement of services and investment goods such as plant equipment and vehicle fleets
• Preparing and conducting presentations for customers, suppliers, service providers, and management
• Planning and executing projects while considering customer requirements
• Monitoring project progress and ensuring compliance with project specifications
• Reporting disruptions and deviations in processes to supervisors

Strategic Tasks:

• Monitoring industry developments within the area of expertise
• Developing and optimizing logistics processes
• Ensuring data protection and information security when handling sensitive information

Your Profile

Education:

• Degree in technical or business-related studies or equivalent qualification
• Further training in logistics or project management is desirable

Knowledge & Skills:

• Solid business administration knowledge
• Expertise in project management, process analysis, and optimization
• Logistics experience, preferably in the automotive and transport logistics sector
• Proficiency in technical drawing software (e.g., MS Visio, AutoCAD) is a plus
• Understanding of relevant legal and regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of ISO/TS 16949 standards and customer-specific requirements
• Strong English language skills (written & spoken)
• Proficiency in MS Office and basic IT knowledge
• Familiarity with MTM (Methods-Time Measurement) procedures

Work Experience:

• Previous experience in material management, logistics, or transport from education or professional practice
• Preferred experience in the automotive and transport logistics industry

Your Responsibilities in the Organization:

• Supporting logistics planning management
• Planning and calculating existing and new processes
• Assisting in the implementation of logistics concepts and projects on the shop floor
• Managing procurement of services, equipment, and technical facilities for projects
• Leading sub-projects and reporting results
• Ensuring compliance with occupational safety regulations
• Maintaining quality management (QM) system adherence
• Ensuring proper use and maintenance of provided work materials

Compensation
DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World
DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. The DP World family comprises of Syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW
TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.