Vehicle Planning Transport and Contracts Lead

As the Vehicle Planning, Transport and Contracts Lead, you will oversee the full operational and performance management of UK finished vehicle logistics. This includes all key activities such as UK port vehicle handling, customs processes, inland delivery and PDI centre operations.

You will be accountable for managing strong internal and external stakeholder relationships across both new and used vehicle logistics, ensuring seamless coordination throughout the supply chain. You will also hold overall responsibility for the PCGB transit damage process, including the effective management of the local damage‑handling contract and the delivery of robust, efficient resolution standards.

Responsibilities:

• Raise and check POs; manage budgets and supplier disputes.
• Support annual budget planning and cost control.
• Reconcile invoices with Finance (monthly–annual).
• Report SLAs across all required cycles.
• Align short‑term capacity with sales KPIs.
• Coordinate PDI throughput and urgent vehicle movements.
• Own PCGB damage claims and Sevatas submissions.
• Deliver monthly finished‑vehicle damage reporting.
• Lead projects to reduce UK logistics damage.
• Produce key departmental reports (customs, Jersey COE, ad‑hoc invoices, PPN updates, ETA reports, credit limits, compliance).

Essential:

• Proven experience in vehicle data administration within an automotive environment
• Strong working knowledge of Vehicle Management Systems (PVMS) or comparable OEM configuration/order systems
• Proven experience in overseeing intricate contractual relationships, managing Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• High accuracy and detail focus

Desirable:

• Premium or luxury automotive experience
• Vehicle logistics/order planning exposure
• System training experience

Porsche is committed to promote a culture that champions diversity and equal opportunities. Our strong family embodies the values of freedom, respect and tolerance.  

To fulfil this mission, Porsche is devoted to celebrating our diverse voices and cultivating an environment that reflects the varied communities we touch. This is our commitment, and we invite you to share in this vision. 

In return, we offer a competitive salary with an annual bonus, private medical insurance, 27 days of annual leave, and other attractive benefits. If you possess the skills and experience, we seek and are looking for a challenging but rewarding career with a premium brand, we encourage you to apply using the link below. 

Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are unable to provide personalised responses to every applicant.  

Company:
Porsche Cars GB (PCGB) is the official importer and distributor of Porsche vehicles in the United Kingdom. It is responsible for overseeing the sales, marketing, and service of Porsche cars in the UK, as well as managing a network of authorised Porsche Centres across the country.