Operations Planner

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

Job summary

A leading global logistics company is seeking a Project Manager to oversee projects from concept to implementation in Birmingham. The successful candidate will manage contractors, ensure timely updates to senior management, and promote continuous improvement. Essential qualifications include operational planning experience, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and a strong understanding of data analysis. Benefits include a generous pension scheme and various employee discounts, along with opportunities for personal growth within the company.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Free GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Operational Planning experience is essential.
• IT Literate, with Microsoft Office packages; Excel is essential.
• Strong understanding of Data Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage projects from concept to full implementation.
• Complete required documentation, resolve issues, and manage contractors.
• Present project-related issues and updates to senior management.
• Design solutions and alternative concepts.
• Oversee key milestone delivery and manage deviations from project plans.
• Collaborate with planning teams to coordinate operational requirements.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train team members on effective use of systems and tools.

Job description

Overview

Pay Rate: £35,525.99
Grade: N
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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 the Careers site to learn more: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain

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 note 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. We review applications continuously and where there are large numbers, the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as early as possible.

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