Logistics Admin Manager

DHL Germany; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Belfast is seeking a Warehouse First Line Manager to lead operations and drive success. This role involves overseeing logistics planning, managing freight movements, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure service quality. Ideal candidates have proven leadership experience, excellent communication skills, and an understanding of supply chain processes. Join our dynamic team and enjoy flexible working options, a generous pension scheme, and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Free parking

Paid annual leave

Flexible working

Generous pension scheme

Free confidential GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and mortgage advice

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading and developing teams with a focus on performance management.
• Excellent communication skills to build relationships across departments.
• Ability to drive engagement and continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of freight operations and supply chain processes desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead logistics planning team for on-time, cost-effective freight movements.
• Oversee global shipment coordination ensuring compliance.
• Drive operational excellence by monitoring production schedules.
• Manage daily operations to meet commitments.
• Foster collaboration across stakeholders for service quality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Understanding of freight operations

Job description

Pay Rate: 30,000 - 33.500
Grade: RCS N
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Monday - Friday days
Location: Belfast

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 Warehouse First line manager to lead our operations and drive success.

If you're a proactive leader that has a passion for logistics, we want you on the team!

What you'll do

• Lead and support the logistics planning team to ensure on-time, cost-effective freight movements and delivery performance.
• Oversee coordination of global shipments, including sea freight, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and internal procedures.
• Drive operational excellence by monitoring production schedules, resolving logistical issues, and maintaining accurate system records.
• Management of the daily operation to ensure we meet the commitments to both customer & DHLs own internal processes.
• Foster collaboration across internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistent communication, service quality, and process improvement.

This role would suit people who

• Proven experience in leading and developing teams, with a strong focus on coaching, motivation, and performance management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build effective relationships across internal departments, external partners, and global stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to drive engagement, foster teamwork, and create a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• An understanding of freight operations (including sea freight), production planning, and supply chain processes - desirable.

Successful candidates must undergo an Access NI basic check, a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.

The company's data handling policy is accessible via the application form, or we can send a copy on request

The company's ex-offender's policy is available on request

Why join us

• Free parking and subitized on-site canteen
• Paid days annual leave
• We're happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• 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 that has 188,000 people in over 50 countries. An 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.

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