Material Plan and Logistics - Launch Leader Job Details | JLR

Jaguar Land Rover; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jaguar Land Rover is looking for a Material Plan and Logistics - Launch Leader to manage new product launches in Solihull. This role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful transitions and implementing strategies for cost reduction. Candidates should have a strong background in logistics and project management, excellent analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Benefits

Discounted car purchase

Maternity and paternity leave policies

Competitive pension

Performance-related bonus

Employee learning scheme

Comprehensive Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in project management and logistics.
• Strong analytical and investigation skills.
• Ability to maintain and interpret logistics data.

Responsibilities

• Manage MP&L launch activities and ensure timely transitions.
• Coordinate resolution of launch issues with cross-functional teams.
• Drive cost reduction and identify areas of waste.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Logistics knowledge

Job description

REQ ID: 129462
JOB TITLE: Material Plan and Logistics - Launch Leader
SALARY: £48,536 - £54,000

POSTING START DATE: 23/07/2025

POSTING END DATE: 06/08/2025

LOCATION:Solihull

Working in Manufacturing at JLR, you'll be the hands-on expert who brings innovation to life. You'll collaborate with a team of expert technicians and problem-solvers and use cutting-edge tools, facilities, and processes engineered together to build era-defining vehicles that people across the world know and love. Your expertise will directly impact the shaping of modern luxury. Together, let’s create the exceptional.

The main purpose of this role will be to manage requirements for MP&L Launch activities in Solihull. To drive the successful launch of new products and manufacturing lines, leveraging my expertise in launch planning, execution, and problem-solving to ensure timely, quality, and cost-effective transitions from development to production, meeting business objectives and customer expectations.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

As the Material Plan and Logistics - Launch Leader, you'll:

• Ensure clear communication and appropriate escalation of issues which may affect continuity of launch through Daily management of activities and meeting cadence.
• Coordinate with MP&L cross functional team, Engineering, Programme, Plant Production, Purchasing and STA in the effective resolution of launch issues that risk ongoing and future Plant performance and vehicle Launch.
• Management of all Launch activities with peers within Launch function of MP&L
• Manage the overall section workload during steady state and peak periods.
• Ensure that key Department business documentation and reports are prepared, updated, and appropriately distributed to meet deadlines.
• Drive ‘Cost down’ and identify areas of waste through appropriate toolset and techniques. Ensure the team mindset harnesses our competitive direction to remain best in class.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

With this role you'll have previous experience of project management, Agile and operational flow within a Logistics environment as well as this you'll

• Strong Analytical and Investigation skills
• Strong collaborative Stakeholder management
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Good communication skills (written & verbal) with ability to use own initiative
• Working knowledge of Logistics and Material Flow
• Relevant previous experience of project management, Agile and operational flow within a Logistics environment
• Ability to maintain and interpret logistics data knowledge and skills with a broad understanding of the interfaces into vehicle platforms and plants

BENEFITS

This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of benefits:

• Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too)
• A 52 week maternity leave policy and a 4 week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available.
• A competitive pension
• A JLR company performance-related bonus
• An employee learning scheme providing funding for; education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong
learning.
• Access to open, employee-led support and social networks
• Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.