Route Planner

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

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK is seeking a Route Planner to optimize delivery routes. The role involves booking and planning routes using tools like Paragon, ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates should be IT literate and have an operational background in supply chain. Competitive pay rate and benefits including pension scheme and numerous discounts offered.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme with 8% employer contribution

Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for 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.
• Working as part of a team environment.
• Complying with local legislation requirements and company policies.

Skills

Planning experience

Paragon experience

IT Literate with Microsoft Office

Operational Background within Supply Chain

Job description

Overview

Pay Rate: £31,032.88
Grade: O
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Any 5 out of 7, Start from 0600, Finish latest 2200. Weekly rotation, includes weekend working.
Location: ST18 9AR - Stafford

About DHL

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.

Role

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

Who this role would suit

• 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.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 22nd September. 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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