Operations Planner

DHL Germany; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company seeks an Operations Planner in Birmingham to lead project management and improve operational efficiency. This role requires strong operational planning experience and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. You will be responsible for project oversight, issue resolution, and collaboration with teams to meet operational needs. You'll also focus on continuous improvement initiatives. The role offers a full-time contract with a comprehensive benefits package including a pension scheme and various discounts.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme with employer contribution

Free GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and mortgage advice

Qualifications

• Experience in operational planning is essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Understanding of data analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from concept to implementation and ensure updates.
• Complete documentation and resolve project issues.
• Present project updates to senior management.
• Design project solutions, including planning and calculations.
• Oversee project milestones and manage deviations.
• Collaborate with teams on operational requirements.
• Identify and implement improvements for project efficiency.
• Train team members on systems and tools.

Skills

Operational Planning experience

IT literacy (Microsoft Office, Excel)

Data Analysis skills

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP

Job description

Pay Rate: £35,525.99
Grade: O
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm (Flexibility around start time)
Location: Birmingham

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 an Operations Planner,

✅ A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Develop and manage projects from concept to full implementation, ensuring timely handover and status updates.
• Complete required documentation, resolve issues, and manage contractors effectively.
• Present project-related issues and updates to senior management.
• Design solutions and alternative concepts, including project planning and space/manpower calculations.
• Oversee key milestone delivery and manage deviations from project plans.
• Collaborate with planning teams to coordinate operational requirements and model-specific changes.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project efficiency.
• Train team members on the effective use of systems and ad-hoc analysis tools, ensuring accurate and updated site drawings.

✅ THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Operational Planning experience is ESSENTIAL
• IT Literate, With Microsoft office packages, Excel is ESSENTIAL
• AutoCAD & SAP is DESIRABLE
• Strong understanding of Data Analysis

✅ WHY JOIN US?

• 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 ASAP. 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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