Route Planner

DHL Supply Chain; Stafford; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is looking for a Route Planner to optimize delivery routes and ensure compliance with legal requirements. This full-time position offers competitive pay and a chance to be part of a dynamic team, surveying various logistical challenges daily. Candidates with operational supply chain experience and strong planning skills will find the role rewarding.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme with 8% employer contribution

Free 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Previous planning experience is desirable.
• Operational background within Supply Chain.
• IT literate with Microsoft Office packages.

Responsibilities

• Booking and route planning on behalf of the client.
• Scheduling delivery routes to specified time scales.
• Ensuring timely and efficient completion of multi-drop deliveries.

Skills

Planning

IT Literacy

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Paragon

Sterling

Job description

Pay Rate: £31,032.88
Grade: O
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: any 5 from 7, 6am to 2pm to 2pm to 10pm weekly rotation, includes weekend working.
Location: ST18 9AR - Stoke On Trent

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 Route Planner

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Responsibility for booking and route planning on behalf of the client and the customer optimising planning tools (Paragon and Sterling) ensuring that the vehicle also stays within legal contraints.
• Scheduling delivery routes to specified time scales
• Ensuring planning timely and efficient completion of multi-drop deliveries and transportation
• Working as part of a team environment
• To comply with local legislation requirements and company policies and procedures

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Previous planning experience is desirable, however not essential
• Previous Paragon experience would be highly welcomed, however not essential
• IT Literate, with Microsoft office packages
• Operational Background within Supply Chain.

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.

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

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