Vehicle Logistics Planner

Internetwork Expert; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in London is seeking a Vehicle Logistics Planner to oversee the day-to-day logistics of finished vehicles. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience in logistics planning within the automotive sector. You will be responsible for ensuring timely delivery of vehicles globally, managing communications with logistics providers, and maintaining operational efficiencies. Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential, with proficiency in Excel and ERP systems desired.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics planning, especially automotive logistics.
• Ability to manage logistics operations under tight deadlines.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of French is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor vehicle dispatches to global destinations.
• Manage communications with Logistics Service Providers.
• Oversee vehicle storage operations and reconciliation of freight invoices.

Skills

Logistics planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational abilities

Customer-focused mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or related

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA or similar)

Transport Management Systems (TMS)

Job description

INEOS Automotive – Built For More

Story so far

Since we started our journey to build a no nonsense 4X4, we’ve come a long way. We’ve established INEOS Automotive as a serious contender in 4X4 development and manufacturing. We’ve partnered with some of the biggest names in the automotive industry. We’ve made our way from vision to prototype. We’ve secured a world-class production facility and delivery team. We’ve delivered Grenadiers to customers all around the world. We’re building our double cab pick-up, the Quartermaster.

People and Culture

Easy never changed anything. Not in manufacturing, science, engineering or energy – and certainly not elite sport. At INEOS we tackle every challenge head-on, and we help extraordinary athletes achieve extraordinary things. When it comes to making positive change, we know nothing gets done without grit, rigour and humour. Our Automotive team consist of around 1500 employees, 10 locations and 44 nationalities, we’re an international team working together to challenge the ordinary.

If this sounds like you, let’s talk.

Are you ready to take the wheel in automotive logistics? Join our global Commercial Operations team as a Vehicle Logistics Planner, taking ownership of day-to-day vehicle movements and ensuring timely, accurate delivery of finished vehicles from our production plant to destinations worldwide.

In this role, you will coordinate the daily logistics network, systems, and processes to guarantee seamless vehicle delivery. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) to monitor and optimize distribution quality and service, ensuring that our supplier and retailer networks consistently meet agreed SLAs.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, and monitor daily vehicle dispatches, ensuring timely pickups, accurate routing, and delivery tracking by road and sea from the plant and ports to global destinations, including ad-hoc and VIP movements
• Manage daily communications and issue resolution with Logistics Service Providers to ensure smooth operations and handle internal logistics queries with the Regional Team
• Manage ETAs, sailing schedules, and delivery updates; proactively communicate delays and support customer notifications
• Operate and maintain logistics systems (TMS and VMS) for accurate transport bookings, real-time visibility, and compliance with regulations
• Oversee governance and reporting of vehicle storage operations within compounds, ensuring alignment between physical inventory and the Yard Management System (YMS)
• Support the supplier performance review process by monitoring weekly and monthly performance, recording key issues, and identifying improvement opportunities
• Validate and reconcile freight invoices against service contracts and agreed freight rates
• Collaborate with production, sales, yard operations, IT, customs, and dealer networks to optimise logistics performance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in logistics planning, ideally in automotive logistics or finished vehicle distribution
• Proven ability to manage day-to-day logistics operations under tight deadlines, with experience in resolving operational issues with carriers and internal teams
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA or similar)
• Knowledge of Transport Management Systems (TMS) and freight billing processes
• Experience in freight billing and invoice reconciliation, including carrier charge validation and discrepancy resolution.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Excellent organizational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to service excellence
• Continuous improvement orientation—experience with Lean, Kaizen, or similar methodologies is a strong advantage
• Fluent English required for daily coordination; working knowledge of French is a strong plus

If the role sounds of interest and you want to learn more please apply. Please include a covering letter that supports your application along with any other supporting information.

If your application is successful one of the team will be in touch to arrange an initial conversation!