Network Optimisation Manager

GB Recruitment (England, Scotland, Wales); Hampton in Arden; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme with 8% employer + 4%员工

24/7 confidential GP

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans and mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain Ltd. is seeking a Network Optimisation Manager to design smarter, cost-effective transport and network solutions across a European network. You will lead strategic improvement projects and collaborate with customers and stakeholders to deliver operational excellence.

The role requires analytical thinking, experience with transport modelling or planning systems, and a track record of leading teams to successful project delivery in complex logistics environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport solutions design, supply chain engineering, or network optimisation.
• Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimise inbound transport networks to reduce cost and improve efficiency.
• Analyse large supply chain data to review network performance and support redesigns.
• Manage transport solutions across a European network with thousands of deliveries.
• Utilise planning tools like Coupa to model and implement network optimisation.

Job description

Grade: RCS J Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time) Location: Solihull - B92 9EP - Hybrid Forget everything you think you know about logistics. At DHL Supply Chain LLP, we're shaping the future of freight, designing smarter transport networks, unlocking efficiencies, and solving complex supply chain challenges for some of the world's leading brands. If you're excited by data, strategy, and making a real impact on how goods move around the world, you'll feel right at home here. We're now looking for an Network Optimisation Manager to help shape the future of logistics. In this exciting and highly influential role, you'll design smarter, more efficient transport and supply chain networks, lead strategic improvement projects, and work with customers and stakeholders across Europe to deliver innovative solutions that reduce cost, improve service, and drive operational excellence.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Designing and optimising complex inbound transport networks, ensuring materials are collected and delivered to production sites in the most cost-effective and efficient way possible.
• Analysing large volumes of supply chain data to review network performance, identify opportunities, and support strategic network redesign initiatives.
• Managing and developing transport solutions across a European network comprising approximately 1,500 deliveries per week, 1,000 suppliers, and multiple manufacturing locations.
• Using Coupa and other planning tools to model, validate, and implement transport and network optimisation solutions.
• Leading multimodal transport design projects, evaluating the most effective mix of transport modes to improve service and reduce cost.
• Collaborating with customers, operations, procurement, and planning teams to deliver innovative supply chain and transport solutions.
• Supporting the implementation of new planning technologies and tools, including network optimisation and transport planning platforms.

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Have experience in transport solutions design, supply chain engineering, or network optimisation.
• Have experience leading and developing high-performing teams, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive successful project delivery across complex logistics networks.
• Are highly analytical and enjoy using data, systems, and technology to solve complex supply chain challenges.
• Have hands on experience with transport modelling or planning systems, ideally Coupa, or similar.
• Understand transport chain management and can design end-to-end logistics solutions that balance cost, service, and operational requirements.
• Have experience of network redesign projects and enjoy challenging the status quo to deliver operational improvements.
• Bring knowledge of multimodal transport and understand how different transport modes can be leveraged within an integrated supply chain.
• Thrive in fast-paced, international logistics environments where collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement are key to success.

WHY JOIN US?

• Company car or car allowance.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• 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 12th October 2026. 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.