Planning Administrator – 6-Month Derby Secondment

Deutsche Post; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme 8% employer

Free confidential 24/7 GP

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans, savings schemes and freemortage

Job summary

Deutsche Post is seeking a Planning Administrator at East Midlands Gateway, Derby on a 6‑month secondment. The role focuses on supporting warehouse operations, workforce planning, administration, reporting, and booking coordination to keep the operation running smoothly.

The job involves coordinating planning activities, onboarding/offboarding, attendance, overtime, and agency workforce processes, with strong IT literacy and advanced Excel skills required.

Qualifications

• Strong IT literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Advanced Excel skills are required.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support daily warehouse planning activities and align resources to operational needs and service targets.
• Coordinate employee administration including onboarding, offboarding, attendance, overtime, and agency workforce processes.
• Manage inbound/outbound booking schedules and maintain relationships with hauliers and transport partners.
• Act as a link between planning, operations, transport teams and external partners to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Skills

IT literacy

Excel

Organisational skills

Communication

Tools

Blue Yonder

Smart Bookings

Job description

Deutsche Post is seeking a Planning Administrator at East Midlands Gateway, Derby on a 6‑month secondment. The role focuses on supporting warehouse operations, workforce planning, administration, reporting, and booking coordination to keep the operation running smoothly.

The job involves coordinating planning activities, onboarding/offboarding, attendance, overtime, and agency workforce processes, with strong IT literacy and advanced Excel skills required.