Logistics Strategic Studies Engineer

Futura Design Limited; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Futura Design Limited's OEM client in Solihull is seeking a Logistics Strategic Studies Engineer on an inside IR35 contract, with a proposed end date of 30 July 2027. Umbrella pay rate: £28.43 per hour.

The role provides high-quality data, analysis and preparatory work across UK sites to enable informed decision-making in the programme environment. You will coordinate impact assessments, consolidate programme inputs and manage key information flows between GME Logistics and cross-functional

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Act as day-to-day contact in GME Logistics for all programme activity in the strategy phase.
• Engage GME technology teams and support decision making during creation of the initial manufacturing strategy.
• Capture part complexity and sequencing data from Supply Chain and programme teams and summarise latest fit point and packaging proposals.
• Prepare intra-logistics strategic impact assessments for IOS and IOPD gateway submissions.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Planning and risk management

Communication

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.