Network Planner

DHL Supply Chain; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a talented Network Planner to optimize operations at their Southampton location. The role involves planning shipments, enhancing customer networks, and driving continuous improvement initiatives, requiring strong critical thinking and SAP knowledge. Join a leading supply chain business recognized for excellence and benefit from flexible hours and various perks.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Flexible working hours

Free confidential 24/7 GP service

Hundreds of discounts

Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme

24/7 employee support service

Qualifications

• Previous Network Planning Operational/Transport experience desirable.
• Excellent communication skills across levels.
• Experience in implementation delivery.

Responsibilities

• Plan inbound and outbound shipments using road and multimodal transport.
• Drive customer service levels through Continuous Improvement.
• Coordinate supply chain activities in a team environment.

Skills

Planning Principles

Critical Thinking

Change Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Position: Network PlannerLocation: Southampton - SO15 8TL
Contract: British American Tobacco
Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday. Day time hoursContract Type: Fixed Term Contract - 12 months (Rolling contract)

Network Planner

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a leading supply chain business that is recognised for it's excellence? DHL is on the lookout for a talented and motivated Network Planner to join our dynamic team!

As a Network Planner, you will play a crucial role in coordinating our daily warehouse and distribution requirements. You'll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and efficiently. Your expertise will help us optimise our network and deliver exceptional service to our customers.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

As part of your normal duties, whilst maintaining excellent health and safety practices, you will:

• To plan, execute inbound and outbound shipments predominantly across ENA but also globally using road and multimodal transportation.
• Operational and customer service responsibilities for the LLP services for BAT, this role will have direct customer and carrier liaison.
• To have detailed knowledge of customer's business in order to work closely with and enhance the customer's distribution network to its clients.
• To drive and increase customer service levels by driving the identification and implementation of Continuous Improvement initiatives within the defined scope of the responsibilities on a YOY basis
• Planning & co-ordinating all supply chain activities as required within a team environment to ensure delivery of planned results.
• To understand the quality management aspects of the operation to ensure consistency of the highest levels of service delivery and cost control.
• To effectively engage with workstream / 3PL / customer leaders to deliver against assigned tasks, providing practical assistance and guidance as required

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

We'd love to hear from you if you have the following experience but don't hesitate to apply if you don't tick every box on this page - we're great at spotting talent and potential in everyone:

• Previous Network Planning Operational/Transport experience would be desirable
• SAP system knowledge
• Excellent knowledge of planning principles
• Good critical thinking skills
• Implementation delivery and change management experience
• Able to communicate across all levels of the business and with internal and external stakeholders

WHY CHOOSE US?

As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:

• Free on-site parking
• Flexible working hours (08:00-16:00/09:00-17:00)
• Free confidential 24/7 GP service
• Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)
• Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme
• 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits

OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. Find out more about our global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity

BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE

DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more, so they can deliver to their customers.

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