Senior Demand Planning Manager

DHL; Daventry; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK is seeking a Senior Demand Planning Manager to oversee resource requirements for an automated retail distribution operation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in demand management and experience in automated warehouses. This role requires proven leadership skills and offers numerous employee benefits, including a company car allowance and generous pension contributions.

Benefits

Company car or allowance

Free parking and on-site canteen

Generous pension scheme with 8% employer contribution

24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and mortgage advice

Qualifications

• Proven track record in demand/capacity management.
• Experience in highly automated warehouses with flow room capability.
• Understanding of time-critical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure productivity, utilisation and throughput targets are met.
• Model volume requirements to assess implications on site capability.
• Provide leadership and assist in team growth and development.

Skills

Demand/capacity management

People leadership

Warehouse Management Systems

Tools

Korber

JDA

Job description

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Closing date for applications :22 nd August 2025

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 Senior Demand Planning Manager to plan the resource requirements for a large automated retail distribution operation, you will have full responsibility for an operational flow room team, an on-site systems function and a functional training team.

Do you have a proven track record in demand/capacity management? Have you worked in sectors such as retail or e-commerce? Are you a seasoned people leader? Then we would like to hear from you!

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• To ensure that targets around productivity, utilisation and throughput are met or exceeded.
• Ensuring that volume requirements are thoroughly modelled to assess the wider implications on site capability
• Provide leadership to your team and assisting in their growth and development across all areas of flow room, systems and training.

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Proven track record in demand/capacity management
• Previously worked in highly automated warehouses with flow room capability, understanding the time critical requirements (essential)
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (essential) Korber/JDA (desirable)
• Worked within a unionised environment (desirable)

WHY JOIN US?

• Company car or allowance
• Free parking and on-site canteen
• 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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