First Line Manager - UK Planning

DHL Supply Chain; Rugby; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme with 8% employer + 4% 


Free 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans and mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Rugby is seeking a Planning First Line Manager to lead the UK inbound planning team across shifts. You will drive scheduling, vendor communications, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver timely collections and optimized operations.

Ideal candidates will have prior team leadership, transport planning experience, and proficiency with Paragon planning tools. A proactive, strategic mindset and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with Transport and route planning.
• Have previous team supervisor/management experience.
• Experience using the Paragon Planning tool is desirable.
• Have a strategic mindset and a passion for problem-solving.
• You're a natural leader with excellent communication skills, able to inspire and engage your team

Responsibilities

• Lead the Planning team and play a key role in the development of people and processes across the account areas. Your leadership will inspire and motivate our team to reach new heights!
• Streamline Processes: Lead and support the Vendor Comunication team to ensure collections are agreed and planned for the following day.
• Bring together the Inbound and Outbound operations to create synergies and cost savings.
• Monitor Performance: Track key performance indicators and drive continuous improvement initiatives to meet and exceed our goals.
• Foster Collaboration: Build a strong team culture that values communication, accountability and teamwork. Together, we'll achieve great results!
• To ensure strong and effective relationships are mainted with both customer and account team.

Skills

Leadership

Transport planning

Team supervision

Communication skills

Tools

Paragon

Job description

Permanent (Full-Time)

Shift patterns: Monday to Friday, Rotating Shifts, Hours between 0700 - 2100.

Rugby, CV23

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.

Grade: M

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Shift patterns: Monday to Friday, Rotating Shifts, Hours between 0700 - 2100.

Location: Rugby, CV23

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.

We're now looking for a Planning First Line Manager to lead and oversee the Planning team across the UK Inbound operation, ensuring timely collections are planned for all UK vendors.

If you're a proactive leader with a passion for logistics, we want you on our team!

✅what You'll Do

• Lead the Planning team and play a key role in the development of people and processes across the account areas. Your leadership will inspire and motivate our team to reach new heights!
• Streamline Processes: Lead and support the Vendor Comunication team to ensure collections are agreed and planned for the following day.
• Bring together the Inbound and Outbound operations to create synergies and cost savings.
• Monitor Performance: Track key performance indicators and drive continuous improvement initiatives to meet and exceed our goals.
• Foster Collaboration: Build a strong team culture that values communication, accountability and teamwork. Together, we'll achieve great results!
• To ensure strong and effective relationships are mainted with both customer and account team.
  
  
  

✅this Role Would Suit People Who

• Experience with Transport and route planning.
• Have previous team supervisor/management experience.
• Experience using the Paragon Planning tool is desirable.
• Have a strategic mindset and a passion for problem-solving.
• You're a natural leader with excellent communication skills, able to inspire and engage your team
  
  
  

✅WHY JOIN US?

• Discretionary bonus based on performance
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more
  
  
  

✅who We Are

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

✅BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 28th September. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

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