Flexible Transport Planner: Optimize Routes & KPIs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

33 days annual leave

Flexible working

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Daventry is seeking a Transport Planner to create and manage transport plans, optimise vehicle and driver utilisation, and ensure customer service levels and network KPIs are achieved. You will play a key role in driving efficiency and maintaining strong relationships across operations, suppliers and customers.

A typical day involves planning transport using TMS, load building, route creation and resource allocation, while meeting deadlines and KPI targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning and route optimisation.
• Analytical problem-solver with ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Strong communicator with ability to build relationships with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate transport operations using TMS, including load building and route creation.
• Deliver transport plans within deadlines while meeting KPIs for utilisation and service levels.
• Monitor network performance and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency.
• Manage subcontractor and agency relationships to meet demand.
• Build strong relationships with transport sites, suppliers, customers and operations teams.

Skills

Transport planning experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Transport Management System (TMS)

Job description

DHL Supply Chain in Daventry is seeking a Transport Planner to create and manage transport plans, optimise vehicle and driver utilisation, and ensure customer service levels and network KPIs are achieved. You will play a key role in driving efficiency and maintaining strong relationships across operations, suppliers and customers.

A typical day involves planning transport using TMS, load building, route creation and resource allocation, while meeting deadlines and KPI targets.