F1 Lead Logistics Planner Job
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead end-to-end planning and coordination of Aramco and Valvoline's F1 product supply across factory, race, and testing events globally.
- Forecast demand, establish re-order points, monitor inventory level, and coordinate procurement of consumables and spare parts.
- Schedule internal blending and/or place external contracts for toll manufacturing of bespoke F1 products.
- Ensure QC processes and records are in place for manufactured and procured products.
- Manage sourcing and inventory of commercial products and raw materials.
- Coordinate with global logistics companies to meet freight requirements for 24+ race/test venues.
- Maintain import/export records and formalities.
- Ensure global trade compliance through accurate documentation, classification, and clearance processes.
- Validate export/import licences and maintain records for audits and regulatory reviews.
- Monitor evolving trade regulations and contribute to process improvements.
- Collaborate with internal marketing and sponsorship teams to manage bespoke F1 product packaging.
- Oversee design, sourcing, production, and inventory management of packaging materials.
- Identify and mitigate risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints at project level.
- Manage operational expenditure and vendor invoice tracking.
- Participate in performance management activities and development planning.
- Implement innovation processes and quality assurance initiatives.
- Use data analysis to identify business impacts and support decision-making.
- Maintain a live logistics plan covering F1 races, tests, factory deliveries, and other programme activities across Aramco, Valvoline, and the F1 team.
- Coordinate with logistics providers (e.g. DHL) to plan and execute global freight shipments, ensuring all necessary documentation and import/export formalities are completed.
- Manage relationships with freight, transport, and toll blending partners, supporting contract negotiations and service delivery.
- Oversee global inventory of products and raw materials, including HSSE and regulatory compliance documentation.
- Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to schedule manufacturing and procurement of finished goods, spares, and consumables.
- Support trackside operations with race returns paperwork and logistics planning.
- Work with marketing and sponsorship teams to deliver bespoke F1 product packaging and branding, ensuring inventory is maintained.
- Own the quality control process for F1 product supply, coordinating with formulators and technical teams to ensure end-to-end assurance.
- Maintain detailed records of product movements and provide regular updates through reports, presentations, and team meetings.
- Actively participate in performance management and development activities to support continuous improvement.
- Regular contact with the following companies and counterparts:
- Valvoline Global, Aston Martin Race Team, Honda Racing Corporation
- Toll blenders, freight and transport providers
- Regular contact with Aramco F1 Technology R&D team, trackside staff
- Frequent contact with Aramco Group line management
- Occasional contact with Aramco Europe support functions (Finance, Law, IT, HR, Procurement, Logistics, Trade Compliance)
- Occasional engagement with senior Aramco Group leaders
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in F1 logistics and expediting
- 10+ years in planning and executing complex logistics programmes in motorsports or specialist fuels/lubricants
- Experience mentoring junior colleagues and managing stakeholder relationships
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Motorsport-specific experience
- Knowledge of shipping standards for hazardous and non-hazardous goods
- APICS CPIM, CSCP, Lean Six Sigma (Green/Yellow Belt), International Trade Compliance Certification, Project Management Fundamentals