Job Description

REQ ID: 129402

JOB TITLE: Senior Logistics Operations Specialist

SALARY: 48,536 - 55,000


POSTING START DATE: 21/07/2025


POSTING END DATE: 04/08/2025


LOCATION: Solihull



Working in Manufacturing at JLR, you'll be the hands-on expert who brings innovation to life. You'll collaborate with a team of expert technicians and problem-solvers and use cutting-edge tools, facilities, and processes engineered together to build era-defining vehicles that people across the world know and love. Your expertise will directly impact the shaping of modern luxury. Together, let's create the exceptional.



The Logistics Operations Senior Specialist is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the end-to-end logistics and supply chain processes for Solihull plant an our Logistics Operations Centre. This includes managing transportation, warehousing, inventory, and distribution to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant delivery of material. The role requires strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.



You will support the Solihull Plant operation and transition by:

Delivering programme plans on time ensuring flawless launches and operations Ensuring robust compliance to audit standards and operational processes Develop and implement logistics strategies to streamline operations Ensuring delivery of the area's scorecard metrics Be able to process and action a complex range of data sets to show operational effectiveness and lead projects for improvement that contribute to best in class standards Be able to understand resource calculation tools and equivalent to drive waste reduction throughout the operation

WHAT TO EXPECT

As the Senior Logistics Operations Specialist, you'll be:

Lead logistics projects and report progress to senior management Ensure compliance to audit standards throughout the operation Analyze logistics data to identify and action inefficiencies and cost-saving opportunities Prepare and present performance reports (KPIs, cost analysis, delivery metrics) Lead the delivery of the Scorecard metrics associated to operational areas of control Work with project teams on the development and deployment of new solutions into the live operational environment To drive constraint analysis and problem solving techniques in a disciplined and consistent manner Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills you'll need to have to help you succeed here, including:

Extensive experience in Material Planning / Logistics in Supply Chain as well as this you'll have: High attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence. Have previous experience in multiple logistics functions providing in-depth knowledge of organisational processes Experience of warehouse management operations and control processes Previous experience managing a team Good analytical skills and statistical ability Extensive knowledge of problem solving techniques and understanding of lean manufacturing principals Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office


We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.



Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you're unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role - but you're interested in where it could take you - we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role - it's what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.



JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.