MP&L Manager Ostrava

DP World; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics leader is seeking an MP&L Manager to oversee material planning and logistics at its new site in the UK. The role involves leading a dedicated team, ensuring inventory accuracy, and optimizing logistics processes. Suitable candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of experience in logistics or supply chain management. Additionally, proficiency in SAP and strong analytical skills are critical. This position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Market competitive compensation

Personal growth opportunities

Informal atmosphere

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in logistics or supply chain roles.
• Experience with automotive or contract logistics environments.
• Fluency in English and Czech.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the MP&L team.
• Optimize MP&L and inventory control processes.
• Ensure material availability for production support.

Skills

Inventory management

Logistics operations

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

WMS

AOS systems

MS Excel

Job description

DP World, the fast-growing transportation and logistics leader that currently manages more than 10% of world trade, is seeking a highly structured and quality-focused professional to join its Greenfield Contract Logistics site in Ostrava, Czech Republic as MP&L Manager.

As MP&L Manager, you will play a key role in shaping and leading Material Planning & Logistics processes at a newly established automotive contract logistics site. You will guide and develop the MP&L team, drive robust inventory and planning processes, and work closely with the customer and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless production support and delivery performance. This role suits a collaborative, analytical leader who enjoys building structures from the ground up, thrives in a dynamic environment, and brings a proactive, solutions-focused approach to logistics and supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching and developing the MP&L team, including inventory and materials administrators, ensuring strong capability in automotive supply chain standards, inventory accuracy and production support within a contract logistics environment.
• Analyzing, designing and continuously optimizing MP&L and inventory control processes to support automotive production requirements, aligning DP World operational standards with customer KPIs, production plans and volume fluctuations.
• Monitoring, controlling and responding to changes in customer production plans, ensuring material availability, inventory integrity and uninterrupted supply to production and outbound logistics flows.
• Supporting the implementation and stabilization of cross-functional operational processes during site start-up, translating automotive business and logistics requirements into effective system, WMS and ERP enhancements.
• Acting as the primary MP&L interface for the customer and internal stakeholders, representing DP World in operational calls, business reviews, workshops and escalation forums to align planning processes, performance targets and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Taking ownership and ensuring the effective use of WMS, SAP and AOS systems to support just-in-time / just-in-sequence (JIT/JIS) processes, inventory traceability and delivery performance in line with automotive industry standards.
• Ensuring timely resolution of MP&L related issues, taking ownership of complex materials planning, logistics and inventory challenges in accordance with organizational structures, defined responsibilities and work standards.
• Coordinating and prioritizing daily MP&L activities to support production continuity, inbound and outbound logistics flows, and site performance during ramp-up and steady-state operations.
• Participating in site, regional and company-wide projects, contributing with MP&L expertise to initiatives related to process optimization, system implementation, automation or customer growth.

Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in logistics, materials planning, inventory control or supply chain roles, ideally within automotive, manufacturing or contract logistics environments.
• Solid understanding of end-to-end logistics and MP&L processes, including inventory management, order control and production support in a structured, KPI-driven operation.
• Hands-on experience with inventory control systems and ERP/WMS solutions; familiarity with SAP, WMS and AOS systems is highly valued.
• Ability to analyze, structure and interpret complex operational data to support informed decision-making, inventory accuracy and service performance.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage data flows related to order control, production planning and material availability in a fast-paced environment.
• Good understanding of operational procedures, documentation standards and compliance requirements relevant to automotive and logistics operations.
• Fluency in English and Czech, with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently with customers, colleagues and international stakeholders.
• Strong user-level proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, for reporting, analysis and operational tracking.
• High learning agility, with the ability to quickly adopt new systems, processes and ways of working in a greenfield and continuously evolving environment.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the confidence to take ownership, suggest improvements and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical thinking combined with attention to detail and precision, ensuring reliable planning, inventory accuracy and process compliance.
• Clear and collaborative communication style, comfortable working across functions and building effective working relationships at all levels.
• Innovative and open-minded approach to problem-solving, with a willingness to challenge existing processes and introduce better ways of working.
• A strong awareness of health, safety and compliance requirements, acting as a role model for safe and responsible working practices.

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

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the 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 115,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 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.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.

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