(Senior) Logistics Planner

P3 Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH; Columbia, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

401(k) matching

PTO & company holidays

Travel opportunities

Mentorship & onboarding

Job summary

P3 Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH in Columbia, SC invites a Senior Logistics Planner to support automotive OEMs with on-site logistics planning for Assembly, Body Shop and Paint Shop. You will develop layout drafts, sequencing concepts, and material flows while coordinating with internal teams and suppliers.

The role requires travel up to 100% and a strong background in logistics planning within automotive projects, plus proven ability to lead milestones and provide clear client communications.

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Mechanical or Automotive Engineering, Production & Operations Management or similar.
• Background in automotive logistics planning or industrialization projects.
• Strong conceptual thinking and ability to translate requirements into solutions.
• Confident communicator with cross-functional experience.
• Skilled in MS Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and planning tools.
• Structured, reliable, and able to work independently within client teams.
• Experience with material flow concepts and equipment planning.
• Familiarity with sequencing, KLT logistics, and tugger train systems (Assembly roles).
• Knowledge of Catia V5 or CCP is a plus (Assembly roles).
• Body Shop experience and understanding of material flows and cycle times (Body Shop roles).
• Experience with MicroStation or similar layout tools (Body Shop roles).
• Understanding of paint-related constraints such as temperature, chemicals, and access rules (Paint Shop roles).
• Ability to manage milestones, planning freezes, and industrialization phases.
• Comfortable working under time pressure and with evolving project requirements.
• You are comfortable with extensive travel (up to 100% of your working time).
• You are legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Senior roles: proven track record leading logistics planning in major automotive projects.

Responsibilities

• Support automotive OEMs as an on-site logistics planning consultant.
• Develop logistics concepts for Assembly, Body Shop or Paint Shop.
• Create layout drafts and material flow concepts.
• Detail provision systems for sequencing, KLT handling, tugger trains, and internal transport.
• Prepare planning documents, specifications, and investment lists.
• Align with production, engineering, quality, and safety teams.
• Coordinate interfaces with suppliers and equipment manufacturers.
• Contribute to milestone planning, verification phases, and trial builds.
• Evaluate logistics constraints and propose technical solutions.
• Ensure planning is aligned with standards and internal guidelines.
• Support change management processes and evaluate impacts.
• Prepare presentations and status reports for client management.
• For senior roles: lead the overall planning scope and orchestrate workstreams, main contact for client stakeholders and support business development.

Skills

Conceptual thinking

Cross-functional communication

Independent work

MS Teams

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Industrial Engineering / Logistics Management / Supply Chain Management

Tools

Catia V5

CCP

MicroStation

Layout tools

Job description

(Senior) Logistics Planner

• Columbia (SC, USA)


• Consulting; Operations & Supply Chains

The unique aspect of our business is the mindset of our employees: curious, adventurous, and innovative. P3 consultants take on early responsibilities with clients in management consulting, diverse technology topics, and scalable IT solutions.

Make a project your project. Openness for new, innovative, and unconventional approaches; short decision paths; respectful cooperation; and fruitful synergies make us a diverse, unbeatable team and successful company - worldwide.

In this role you support our customers in Assembly, Body Shop, and Paint Shop planning, depending on your expertise and experience. You will take responsibility for equipment concepting, provision system design, milestone-driven planning, and cross-functional coordination with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Your responsibilities depending on your role and expertise:

• Support automotive OEMs as an on-site logistics planning consultant.


• Develop logistics concepts for Assembly, Body Shop or Paint Shop.


• Create layout drafts and material flow concepts.


• Detail provision systems for sequencing, KLT handling, tugger trains, and internal transport.


• Prepare planning documents, specifications, and investment lists.


• Align with production, engineering, quality, and safety teams.


• Coordinate interfaces with suppliers and equipment manufacturers.


• Contribute to milestone planning, verification phases, and trial builds.


• Evaluate logistics constraints and propose technical solutions.


• Ensure planning is aligned with standards and internal guidelines.


• Support change management processes and evaluate impacts.


• Prepare presentations and status reports for client management.


• For senior roles: lead the overall planning scope and orchestrate workstreams, act as main contact for client stakeholders and ensure planning transparency, support with internal business development.

WHO YOU ARE

• You hold a degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Mechanical or Automotive Engineering, Production & Operations Management or a similar field.


• You have a background in automotive logistics planning or industrialization projects.


• Strong conceptual thinking and ability to translate requirements into solutions.


• Confident communicator with experience in cross-functional environments.


• Skilled in MS Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and general planning tools.


• Structured, reliable, and able to work independently within client teams.


• Experience with material flow concepts and equipment planning.


• Familiarity with sequencing, KLT logistics, and tugger train systems (Assembly roles).


• Knowledge of Catia V5 or CCP is a plus (Assembly roles).


• Body Shop experience and understanding of material flows and cycle times (Body Shop roles).


• Experience with MicroStation or similar layout tools (Body Shop roles).


• Understanding of paint-related constraints such as temperature, chemicals, and access rules (Paint Shop roles).


• Ability to manage milestones, planning freezes, and industrialization phases.


• Comfortable working under time pressure and with evolving project requirements.


• You are comfortable with extensive travel (up to 100% of your working time), typically Monday through Friday, depending on client and project needs).


• You are legally authorized to work in the U.S.


• Senior roles: proven track record leading logistics planning in major automotive projects.

GOOD TO KNOW

• We offer a competitive salary with bonus potential.


• You get up to 20 days PTO and 10 paid company holidays.


• We offer mentorship and onboarding programs and a flat hierarchy.


• You can get healthcare, life insurance, dental & vision, 401(k) matching.


• We offer national and international travel opportunities.


• You have career opportunities in a fast-growing company and work in small, efficient project teams.

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