Transport Planning Manager

DHL Germany; Rugby; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job description

Pay Rate: £41,000
Grade: RCS K
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Location: Coventry - CV23 0XF

DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business is seeking a Planning & Optimisation Manager to play a vital role coordinating our daily warehouse and distribution requirements.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

As part of your normal duties, whilst maintaining excellent health and safety practices, you will:

1. Manage the long range planning and forecasting of volume, fleet and resource for the R1 network alongside the cross border planning team.
2. Lead the EU Planning team with the operational delivery of service KPIs and Financial results.
3. Lead the planning and forecasting for the full network including communication with the customer.
4. Deliver an integrated network approach with significant cost reduction.
5. Manage carrier engagement and regular reviews of performance for the Subcontractor base.

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

We'd love to hear from you if you have the following experience but don't hesitate to apply if you don't tick every box on this page - we're great at spotting talent and potential in everyone:

1. Knowledge of Optimisation would be desirable
2. Transport & Planning experience is ESSENTIAL
3. Striving for excellence, supporting with cost saving initiatives, and continuous improvement
4. IT Literate, with Microsoft Office packages

WHY CHOOSE US?

As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:

1. Free confidential 24/7 GP service
2. Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)
3. Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme
4. 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more.

OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. Find out more about our global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging.

BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE

DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more, so they can deliver to their customers.

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