Network Planners

DHL Supply Chain

Southampton

On-site

Confidential

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site canteen

Generous pension scheme

24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Mortgage advice

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Southampton is seeking a Network Planner to coordinate daily warehouse and distribution requirements. The role includes planning shipments and enhancing customer distribution networks. Ideal candidates will have relevant operational experience, SAP knowledge, and strong communication skills. Competitive pay and an excellent benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

Previous Network Planning Operational/Transport experience is desirable.
Excellent knowledge of planning principles.
Strong critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute inbound and outbound shipments.
Manage operational and customer service responsibilities.
Enhance customer's distribution network.

Skills

Network Planning Operational/Transport experience

SAP system knowledge

Planning principles knowledge

Critical thinking skills

Implementation delivery and change management

Communication skills

Job description

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Pay Rate: £28,000

Grade: N

Contract Type: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Shift patterns: Monday- Friday (Office Hours)

Location: Southampton, SO15 8TL

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?

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?

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 parking and on-site canteen
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.

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Applications are reviewed continuously, and the vacancy may close early. Please submit asap to ensure consideration.

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