Vehicle Logistics Planner

INEOS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer is seeking a Vehicle Logistics Planner to oversee daily vehicle movements and ensure timely delivery from production to global destinations. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Logistics or a related field, proven experience in logistics planning, and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include monitoring vehicle dispatches, managing communications with Logistics Service Providers, and maintaining accurate logistics systems. Join a dynamic team in London, United Kingdom, and contribute to excellence in automotive logistics.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in logistics planning, ideally in automotive logistics.
• Strong ability to manage day-to-day logistics operations under tight deadlines.
• Experience in freight billing and invoice reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor daily vehicle dispatches ensuring timely pickups.
• Collaborate with Logistics Service Providers for smooth operations.
• Operate logistics systems for accurate transport bookings and visibility.

Skills

Logistics planning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer-focused mindset

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

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.

Your role:

The Vehicle Logistics Planner takes 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 include (but are not limited to):

• 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 optimize logistics performance.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven 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.

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

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• Location London, United Kingdom
• Type Full-time
• Posted 03 February 2026
• Requisition ID D22ADFC6A9

Job Details

• Location London, United Kingdom
• Discipline Commercial
• Type Full-time
• Business INEOS Automotive
• Posted 03 February 2026
• Requisition ID D22ADFC6A9

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