Transport Network Planner

GB Recruitment (England, Scotland, Wales); Worksop; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Transport Network Planner to develop and optimise efficient transport routes within the DHL Supply Chain network. This role is crucial in ensuring cost-effective and timely delivery solutions. Candidates should have prior route planning experience, excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, and strong IT capabilities. The position offers a full-time permanent contract with Monday to Friday shifts, predominantly from 9am to 5pm.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and mortgage advice

Qualifications

• Previous experience in route planning across a Transport Network.
• Strong ability to work well under pressure.
• Experience with planning systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise efficient transport routes.
• Ensure network KPI’s are met and customer SLA’s exceeded.
• Continuously improve the transport network.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

IT skills (Microsoft Office, Teams)

Tools

ConnectTMS

Job description

Grade: RCS M
Contract Type: Permanent (Full‑Time)
Shift patterns: Monday – Friday (predominantly 9am – 5pm)
Location: S80 3EG – Worksop

About the role

Transport Network Planner – develop and optimise efficient transport routes across the DHL Supply Chain network, ensuring cost‑effective and timely delivery solutions.

Typical day

• Responsible for delivery of efficient and profitable network transport plans
• Ensure network KPI’s are met and customer SLA’s are exceeded
• Use of ConnectTMS – bespoke software for building loads, creating routes and allocating vehicles within planning deadlines
• Continuous improvement of the transport network, increasing customer satisfaction and cost‑effectiveness of transport and planned routes
• Work with a range of departments and people at different levels in transport, warehouse, end‑point customers and DHL customers

Qualifications

• Previous experience in route planning across a Transport Network of different sites and customers
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work well under pressure, meeting strict deadlines
• Strong IT skills – Microsoft Office, Teams; planning systems experience advantageous

Benefits

• Generous pension scheme – 8% employer contribution, 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

About DHL Supply Chain

We are the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams deliver for customers across a range of industries, including retail, automotive, healthcare and more. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and supporting the armed forces covenant.