Logistics Planner

Location: West Midlands

Salary: Up To £57,000

Shape the future of logistics as a Logistics Planner at our UK sites and take responsibility for modern intralogistics solutions that deliver real impact. In this role, you will work closely with colleagues across Europe, drive automation, digitalization, and innovative warehouse concepts, and grow both professionally and personally alongside your team. Together, you will create transparency, make informed decisions, and deliver results that our customers can rely on.

Your Responsibilities

Develop Intralogistics Concepts

You will design and plan modern warehouse and logistics solutions, ranging from manual and semi-automated systems to highly automated operations, with a clear focus on efficiency, scalability, and customer value.

Data-Driven Material Flow and Facility Planning

Using structural data analysis, you will plan material flows, storage strategies, and warehouse layouts. You will leverage modern simulation and visualization tools to support informed decision-making.

Consultative Customer Engagement

You will act as a key point of contact for internal and external customers, analysing requirements and presenting tailored solutions that improve processes and create measurable value.

Project Management from Planning to Implementation

You will support the implementation of your concepts at our logistics sites, assist in supplier selection, coordinate project workstreams, and maintain oversight of budgets, timelines, productivity targets, and workforce planning.

Teamwork and Continuous Improvement

As part of an international team of logistics planners and industrial engineers, you will share knowledge, learn from successes and challenges, and contribute to the ongoing development of our logistics standards.

Your Profile

Professional Qualifications

• Degree in Logistics Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration with a focus on Logistics, or a comparable qualification with a strong logistics focus.

Intralogistics Experience

• At least three years of relevant experience in logistics and material flow planning, intralogistics automation, and/or the implementation of greenfield, brownfield, or optimization projects.

Methodological and IT Skills

• Strong analytical skills.
• Confident use of common planning tools and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with simulation and visualization tools is an advantage.

Travel Readiness

• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally as required.

Working Style and Mindset

• Structured, reliable, and self-motivated approach.
• Strong team-working skills.
• Open to feedback and continuous learning.
• Willingness to challenge the status quo and develop sustainable solutions collaboratively.

We Offer

Development and Growth

Benefit from extensive learning and development opportunities, including professional training, our Digital Champions Program, and tailored career paths within the international Bertelsmann network.

Innovative Working Environment

Work with cutting-edge technologies such as automation, robotics, and data analytics while actively contributing to the evolution of our logistics standards.

Flexible Working

Enjoy a modern working environment with opportunities for mobile working, combined with time spent at the Gütersloh site and business travel to collaborate directly with colleagues and customers.

Team Culture and Collaboration

You can expect an open and supportive culture, mutual respect, and an environment where achievements are celebrated, ideas are shared, and progress is visible.

Attractive Additional Benefits

Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome applications from individuals who contribute to the diversity of our company. Diversity includes, in particular, cultural and social background, religion, age, disability, gender, and sexual identity.

To keep the application process simple, we primarily require a strong CV. A detailed cover letter is not necessary. Please note that applications can only be submitted via our online application portal.