Planning Manager

DHL Supply Chain; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain seeks a Planning Manager to join its Liverpool team. The role involves developing strategies to meet customer demands, leading a planning team, and ensuring efficient stock and material sourcing. Ideal candidates will possess strong operational planning experience and thrive in dynamic environments. Join a global leader in supply chain management and benefit from a competitive salary and valuable perks.

Benefits

Free parking

On-site canteen

25 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Generous pension scheme

Free GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operational and production planning.
• Familiarity with co-packing is desirable.
• Ability to thrive in a challenging dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with customers and Operations Manager on long-term strategy.
• Leading the Planning Team to meet KPI targets and ensure material flow.
• Conducting regular planning meetings and supporting customer planning calls.

Skills

Operational planning

Production planning

Team leadership

Job description

Pay Rate: £36,000 - £38,000

Grade: L

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Shift patterns: Monday - Friday office hours

Location: Liverpool L11 0JA

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 a Planning Manager.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE:

• Working closely with the customer and in collaboration with the Operations Manager to devise a long-term strategy that meets customer demands, whilst considering site capacity and resource planning.
• Leading the Planning Team, setting clear expectations, standards, objectives, and R&As, in order to manage the sourcing of stock and materials to achieve KPI targets and ensure continuous material flow to the production team.
• Leading regular internal planning meetings, attending daily PDs to review and act upon daily conformance to plan, and supporting all customer-related planning calls.

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO:

• Have proven experience in operational and production planning.
• Familiarity with co-packing is desirable, though not essential.
• Are capable of thriving in a challenging and dynamic work environment.

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• 25 days annual leave
• We're happy to discuss flexible working options—just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• Join our generous pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution and 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 committed to 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.

Note: Applications are reviewed continuously, and the vacancy may close early. Please submit your application ASAP to ensure consideration.