Linehaul Transport Planner

DHL; Baginton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Linehaul Transport Planner to manage the day-to-day organization of customer collections and enhance service levels. This position offers opportunities for career development and a strong company culture focused on employee well-being. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience in logistics, excellent multi-tasking abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Flexible working options across the UK are available.

Benefits

Discount vouchers for restaurants and cinemas

Healthcare benefits

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience working within the transportation or logistics industry is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Planning large volume uplifts.
• Planning for holidays and peak times.
• Managing day-to-day customer plans.

Skills

Excellent multi-tasking skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Position: Linehaul Transport Planner
Contract Type: Permanent–40 hours per week
Location: Flexible across the UK
Shift: Days(Monday - Friday) 8.30 – 17.30

Why choose DHL eCommerce UK?

Why choose DHL eCommerce UK?

Want to work for one of the UK’s best workplaces? We are proud to announce that DHL eCommerce UK has been recognised as a Best Workplace 2024 and achieved Top Employer accreditation for the 4thyear running. As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to a range of benefits including discount vouchers for restaurants, cinemas, retail outlets, healthcare and much more as well as pension, enhanced family leave, childcare discounts, employee assistance programme and much more!

About the role

This role ensures the day-to-day organisation of customer collections, finding ways to improve customer satisfaction and maintain high levels of service. You will work with Linehaul Drivers and sites across our network to ensure smooth and efficient plans that our drivers can follow.

Key Role Responsibilities

• Planning large volume uplifts
• Long, medium and short-term planning for holidays and peak times
• Keeping sustainability at the forefront of your mind, and how we can plan in ways that more sustainable
• Provide audits and reviews on our Hubs
• Holiday support for key members of the team
• Day to day management of customer plans

The ideal candidate will have

• Excellent multi-tasking skills and be able to work well under pressure
• 1-2 years' experience working within the transportation or logistics industry is beneficial
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential

What about career development?

We take every employee’s career seriously and believe in realising their full potential. We have dedicated learning and development programmes that are open to every employee and an open working culture where everyone’s voice is heard, so you can shape your future career path at DHL eCommerce UK.

What will you need to do next?

If you meet the requirements for this role and are looking for your next career move, submit your application to us along with an up-to-date CV

Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion

As a global company, we see the diversity of our employees as a genuine strength. A strength that we will only really leverage if we ensure that our employees sincerely feel that they can bring their true selves to work every day.