AddressContract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Three rotating shifts, Monday - Friday 06:30 - 15:00, 08:30 - 17:00 & 13:30 - 22:00
Location: Rugby - CV23 0XF
DHL, an award winning leading supply chain business is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to play a vital role ensuring continuous improvement of planning processes within the transport department.
WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?
As part of your normal duties, whilst maintaining excellent health and safety practices, you will;
- Report to the UK Transport Coordinator and the UK Planning Manager, the UK planner works as part of a team to ensure production of the most efficent and cost effective collection plans and vehicle routes within the domestic service to the customers.
- Examine the strategic plan & the volume on a daily & weekly basis for maximum efficiancy. Maximise load fill and backload opportunities.
- Support Control Tower fleet utilization and 3PLs operational coordination to optimize operational effeciency and cost savings activities.
WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?
- Good degree of computer literacy, with Paragon, excel, access, word and PowerPoint experience Preferred.
- Ability to demonstrate analytical and logical thinking
- Good analytical and numerical skills Technical aptitude in the use of a variety of supporting software tools Excellent communicator (verbal & written)
- Strong and effective organizational skills
- Able to demonstrate previous examples of solution innovative Extensive UK Post Codes knowledge
WHY CHOOSE US?
As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award winning range of benefits including:
• Free confidential 24/7 GP Service
• Hundreds of discounts (including Retail, Childcare + Gym)
• Affordable loans & Enhanced Pension Scheme
• 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more: https://supplychainjobs.dhl.com/jobs/our-benefits/
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: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity
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.
