At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and implement innovative logistics solutions for global customers.
- Company: Join Arvato, a leading global 3PL service provider with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, pension contributions, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Opportunities for international collaboration and career growth in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of supply chains worldwide.
- Qualifications: Degree in Logistics or related field; experience in logistics planning and project delivery.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Arvato is an innovative and leading global 3PL service provider in supply chain management and e-commerce. With 20,000 team members at over 100 locations, we focus on the Consumer Products, Tech, Healthcare, Automotive and Publisher industries. You will work in an environment built on collaboration, respect, commitment and curiosity, where you can grow, contribute your ideas, and make an impact. Be part of the team that delivers logistics excellence and shapes supply chains globally.
Location: East Midlands Gateway
Hours: 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday
As a strategic growth partner for our customers, we rely on cloud-based e-commerce and IT platforms as well as state-of-the-art automation technology to implement complex, global supply chain solutions. Logistics engineering is at the heart of our entire business model. This is where our expertise in state-of-the-art warehouse and logistics concepts is combined with our commitment to creating real added value for our customers.
In the position of Logistics Engineer you will:
- Develop and implement end-to-end intralogistics concepts for national and international customers
- Advise internal and external stakeholders, providing tailor-made logistics and automation solutions
- Conduct structural data analysis, material flow and space planning, and design warehouse layouts and automated systems
- Support project implementation across logistics locations across the UK, including supplier selection, project coordination and management, budget control and cost tracking
- Perform productivity and workforce requirement calculations (experience with the MOST technique is desirable)
- Collaborate with a global team of logistics planners and industrial engineers, using modern tools for data analysis, simulation, and visualisation
- Work closely with contractors and partners (e.g. BSR, PD, PC, Real Estate)
Qualifications:
- Degree in Logistics Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration (Logistics focus), or a comparable qualification
- Several years of experience in logistics and material flow planning, warehouse design, intralogistics automation, and project delivery (greenfield, brownfield, or optimisation projects)
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects
- Proven ability to identify, communicate, and mitigate risks, including contingency planning
- Strong communication skills and willingness to work domestically and internationally
- Excellent analytical capability, with an independent but collaborative working style and a strong customer focus
- Understanding of project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, APM, or similar)
- Flexibility to travel within the UK Golden Triangle and internationally as required
Additional Information:
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 UK bank holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days
- Pension contribution
- A life assurance policy that pays out 4 x Salary
- Employee Assistance Programme that provides you with confidential support, information, and advice to help you
- Employee Discount Scheme
- Free car parking
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