Logistics Planner
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3549 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 53% sure that is the right code. Arvato is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
This could also be SOC 2452 (Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants) or SOC 3544 (Data analysts). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3549 Business associate professionals not elsewhere classified Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
2452 Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £33,400 Clears | £37,500 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
3544 Data analysts Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
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.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Arvato, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Business associate professionals not elsewhere classified (SOC 3549) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~95k in sample- Middle half £28,860–47,580
- Median £36,296
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Arvato holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3549 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.