Network Optimisation Manager

Danzas Corporation; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Híbrido; GBP 55.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company car or car allowance

26 days annual leave

Pension with 8% employer + 4% employee

24/7 confidential GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans and mortgage advice

Descripción de la vacante

DHL Supply Chain in Solihull is seeking a transport solutions and network design specialist to optimise inbound networks and lead cross-functional teams across a European network. You will analyse large data sets, model transport options using planning tools, and drive multimodal solutions that balance service and cost.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with transport modelling (preferably Coupa), and a track record of delivering operational improvements in fast-paced,

Formación

• Experience in transport solutions design, supply chain engineering, or network optimisation.
• Experience leading and developing high‑performing teams and influencing stakeholders.
• Highly analytical with data, systems and technology to solve supply chain challenges.
• Hands-on experience with transport modelling or planning systems, ideally Coupa.
• Understanding of transport chain management and end-to-end logistics design for cost and service balance.
• Experience with network redesign projects and driving operational improvements.
• Knowledge of multimodal transport within an integrated supply chain.
• Thrives in fast-paced, international logistics environments with collaboration and continuous improvement.

Responsabilidades

• Designing and optimising inbound transport networks for cost-effective production site deliveries.
• Analysing large volumes of supply chain data to review network performance and support redesign initiatives.
• Managing transport solutions across a European network with thousands of deliveries and multiple locations.
• Using Coupa and planning tools to model, validate, and implement solutions.
• Leading multimodal transport design projects to improve service and reduce cost.
• Collaborating with customers, operations, procurement and planning teams on innovative solutions.
• Supporting the implementation of new planning technologies and tools for network optimisation.

Conocimientos

Transport design

Network optimisation

Team leadership

Analytical mindset

End-to-end logistics

Network redesign

Multimodal transport

Global logistics

Herramientas

Coupa

Descripción del empleo

Grade: RCS J
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Location: Solihull – B92 9EP - Hybrid

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

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Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 12 th 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.

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