Logistics Strategic Studies Engineer

Futura Design Ltd; Gaydon; On-site; GBP 67,298,000 - 95,849,000; Full time

Job summary

Our OEM Client in Solihull is seeking a Logistics Strategic Studies Engineer on a contract basis (Inside IR35) to support early product creation phases across UK sites, delivering high-quality data, analysis and preparatory work to enable informed decisions.

Working with the Logistics Strategic Programmes Lead, you will coordinate impact assessments, consolidate inputs and manage information flows between GME Logistics and cross-functional teams, while engaging stakeholders and adapting to

Qualifications

• Experience in a project or programme environment.
• Ability to collate, analyse and present complex data.
• Understanding of planning, monitoring and risk-awareness principles.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Confident working in dynamic environments with shifting scope.

Responsibilities

• Act as the day-to-day contact in GME Logistics for all programme activity in the strategy phase.
• Engage GME technology teams and act as key interface to support decision making during creation of the initial manufacturing strategy.
• Capture all part complexity, type, sequencing assumptions and m3 data from Supply Chain and programme teams and summarise latest part fit point and packaging proposals.
• Prepare all Intra-Logistics strategic impact assessments for programme studies as requested by the IOS team.
• Prepare all Intra-Logistics gateway submissions for the IOPD team from to gateways.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Planning & risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Job description

Our OEM Client based in Solihull, is searching for a Logistics Strategic Studies Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 30th July 2027.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £28.43 per hour.

The Logistics Strategic Studies Engineer will support the early product creation phases across all UK sites from through to by providing high-quality data, analysis and preparatory work that enables informed decision-making across the programme environment. Working closely with the Logistics Strategic Programmes Lead, this role will help coordinate impact assessments, consolidate programme inputs, and manage key information flows between GME Logistics and cross-functional programme teams.

What to expect:

In this role, no two tasks are the same. With lots of projects and relationships to build with people across the business and beyond, it's a challenge that will help your career grow within an iconic organisation. Here's what to expect:

• Act as the day-to-day contact in GME Logistics for all programme activity in the strategy phase.
• Engage GME technology teams and act as key interface to support decision making during creation of the initial manufacturing strategy.
• Capture all part complexity, type, sequencing assumptions and m3 data from Supply Chain and programme teams and summarise latest part fit point and packaging proposals. Confirm alignment with latest solution design intent.
• Prepare all Intra-Logistics strategic impact assessments for programme studies as requested by the Industrial Operations Strategy (IOS) team.
• Prepare all Intra-Logistics gateway submissions for the Industrial Operations Programme Delivery (IOPD) team from to gateways.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required:

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills that you'll need to have to help you succeed here, including:

• Experience working in a project or programme environment.
• Ability to collate, analyse and present complex data.
• Understanding of planning, monitoring and risk-awareness principles.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Confident working in dynamic environments where scope of work changes at pace.