Lead, Vehicle Planning

Jobtailor; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Reading, United Kingdom, is seeking an administrator to coordinate vehicle orders with Porsche Centres and manage PVMS updates. You will support vehicle specification accuracy, monitor registrations, and ensure on-time delivery across the UK.

The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication. Familiarity with PVMS, Excel, and logistics processes is desired.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, planning, logistics, or supply chain.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Automotive industry experience (desirable).
• Knowledge of vehicle ordering or logistics processes (desirable).
• Experience using planning or order management systems (desirable).
• Willingness to travel within the UK, including occasional overnight stays (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Process vehicle orders and support Porsche Centres with correct vehicle specifications.
• Update vehicle specifications in PVMS following Porsche AG changes.
• Share ordering deadlines, monitor performance, and ensure accurate, timely submissions.
• Manage production quotas, quota swaps, and allocation changes with Porsche AG's Volume Planning Team.
• Monitor the Porsche Vehicle Registration Management system and support successful vehicle registration.
• Maintain Paint to Sample exterior colour codes for vehicle taxation and registration.
• Support Porsche Centres with vehicle ordering and delivery queries.
• Communicate production updates, option restrictions, and delays to the Centre Network.
• Track vehicle production and delivery progress and liaise with Porsche AG to support on-time delivery.
• Work with logistics partners to ensure efficient vehicle distribution across the UK.
• Coordinate vehicle shipments to Jersey and the Isle of Man, including customs requirements.
• Provide guidance and training on PVMS and vehicle planning processes.
• Ensure Certificate of Conformity documents are distributed in line with compliance requirements.

Skills

Vehicle Order Processing

Logistics Coordination

Planning Systems Experience

Microsoft Excel Proficiency

Automotive Industry Knowledge

Tools

Porsche Vehicle Registration Management System

PVMS

Job description

• Process vehicle orders and support Porsche Centres with correct vehicle specifications
• Update vehicle specifications in PVMS following Porsche AG changes
• Share ordering deadlines, monitor performance, and ensure accurate, timely submissions
• Manage production quotas, quota swaps, and allocation changes with Porsche AG's Volume Planning Team
• Monitor the Porsche Vehicle Registration Management system and support successful vehicle registration
• Maintain Paint to Sample exterior colour codes for vehicle taxation and registration
• Support Porsche Centres with vehicle ordering and delivery queries
• Communicate production updates, option restrictions, and delays to the Centre Network
• Track vehicle production and delivery progress and liaise with Porsche AG to support on-time delivery
• Work with logistics partners to ensure efficient vehicle distribution across the UK
• Coordinate vehicle shipments to Jersey and the Isle of Man, including customs requirements
• Provide guidance and training on PVMS and vehicle planning processes
• Ensure Certificate of Conformity documents are distributed in line with compliance requirements

Requirements

• Experience in administration, planning, logistics, or supply chain
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Automotive industry experience (desirable)
• Knowledge of vehicle ordering or logistics processes (desirable)
• Experience using planning or order management systems (desirable)
• Willingness to travel within the UK, including occasional overnight stays (desirable)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in vehicle order processing, logistics coordination, and compliance management within the automotive industry. Proficient in utilizing planning systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, to ensure accurate vehicle specifications and timely deliveries.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Vehicle Order Processing
• Logistics Coordination
• Planning Systems Experience
• Microsoft Excel Proficiency
• Automotive Industry Knowledge

Hard Skills

• Vehicle Specifications Management
• Production Quota Management
• Vehicle Registration Management
• Customs Requirements Coordination
• Attention to Detail

Soft Skills

• Organisational Skills
• Time Management
• Communication Skills
• Customer Service Skills

Industry Keywords

• Automotive Industry
• Logistics
• Supply Chain
• Vehicle Ordering Processes
• Compliance Requirements

Tools & Technologies

• Porsche Vehicle Registration Management System
• PVMS