Vehicle Logistics Coordinator

Group Vehicle Operations (GVO) are recruiting for a Vehicle Logistics Coordinator on a Full-Time, Fixed Term Contract basis until mid January 2028.

Reporting into the Inbound Logistics & Planning Manager, you will coordinate the shipping of vehicles from Emden & Iberian ports to Volkswagen Group UK ports. You will also coordinate both new & used vehicle outbound logistics from UK ports or our PDI/Remarketing centres to the delivery location specified by our brands and retailers, ensuring vehicles are delivered at the right place, at the right time

• Liaise with Brands and the Emden port supplier to manage the daily shipping programme, ensuring vehicles are shipped in the correct priority sequence and agreed standards are met.
• Optimise shipping, trucking and land utilisation to minimise costs in line with supplier contracts and budgeted allowances, including directing vehicles to the port closest to the customer where appropriate.
• Act as a key point of contact for logistics supplier partners, managing transport orders, ad-hoc vehicle movements and vehicle status system corrections.
• Coordinate special projects, including new model launches and press vehicles, and support urgent vehicles through the supply chain to successful delivery.
• Maintain SLi system interfaces, updates and data accuracy, producing reports to identify operational challenges and trends.
• Work closely with logistics suppliers, Volkswagen Konzern Logistik, Brands and the Vehicle Logistics Manager to provide visibility of supply chain performance and support Brand priorities and late requests.
• Support supplier performance against KPIs and manage short-notice logistics requests in line with shipping and transport deadlines.
• Identify and implement LEAN and continuous improvement opportunities, while providing ad-hoc support across team projects.

• Excellent communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively under pressure.
• Experience of supplier relationship management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• A collaborative approach to working with internal stakeholders and external logistics partners.
• An organised, proactive mindset with an interest in process improvement and operational performance.