Logistics Engineer

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Bertelsmann Arvato is looking for a Logistics Engineer in Birmingham to design and implement end to end intralogistics concepts for national and international customers, combining state of the art automation with efficient warehouse layouts. You will advise internal and external stakeholders, perform data analysis and space planning, and drive project delivery across UK sites including Hams Hall and EMG, overseeing supplier selection and budgeting while coordinating with contractors. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Logistics Management or Industrial Engineering, has several years in logistics planning and intralogistics automation, and demonstrates strong risk management and multi stakeholder leadership with knowledge of PRINCE2 or APM. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally and MOST experience is desirable. Salary £53k, 40 hours, 25 days leave plus holidays. To apply, tailor your CV to showcase end to end projects, cross site delivery, data analysis and collaboration with international teams.

Salary: £53k

Location: Hams Hall / EMG

Hours: 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday

Arvato offers you one of the most dynamic working environments you can imagine. We are growing, we are innovative, and we solve the challenges of our customers around the world every day.

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 hit the ground running at our locations in UK, Cory, Hams Hall, Kings Norton and East Midlands Gateway, become an innovative thought leader for our customers, and support our e-commerce, healthcare, and tech industries with unique intralogistics solutions and concepts with a high degree of automation. We are looking for talented individuals who enjoy international collaboration and want to be part of a growth story. 

Your Tasks

• 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)

Your Profile 

• 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

We Offer

• 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