Transport Network Planner

Deutsche Post; Worksop; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% employer pension contribution

4% employee pension contribution

Free confidential 24/7 GP

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans

Mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL is seeking a Transport Network Planner for our Manton Wood site in Worksop. You will build and manage transport plans across a busy network to ensure deliveries are efficient, cost-effective and meet customer expectations.

Collaborate with customers and operations to keep the network moving. The role requires proven experience in multi-site route planning, strong analytical and IT skills (Microsoft Office/Teams), and the ability to work a 5 from 7 day shift (9am–5pm).

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport route planning across a multi-site network.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Confident IT user with Office and Teams; training available on bespoke systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop efficient transport plans across multiple sites to route deliveries cost-effectively.
• Manage daily workload of customer orders and schedule deliveries with customers.
• Understand customer profiles and delivery patterns to optimise routes.
• Collaborate with transport, warehouse, and customer service teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Drive network performance by achieving KPIs and SLAs, with focus on continuous improvement.

Skills

Transport planning

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organisation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Transport planning systems

Job description

Grade: RCS M
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Any 5 from 7 rota - Day Shift (predominantly 9am - 5pm)
Location: Worksop, S80 3EG

Do you thrive in a fast-paced logistics environment and enjoy finding the most effective solutions to complex planning challenges?

As a Transport Network Planner at our Manton Wood site, you'll be responsible for building and managing transport plans across a busy network, ensuring deliveries are completed efficiently, cost-effectively, and in line with customer expectations. Working closely with customers and operational teams, you'll be at the heart of keeping our network moving.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Develop efficient and cost-effective transport plans across multiple sites, ensuring daily delivery volumes are routed in the most logical and profitable way

• Manage and prioritise a daily workload of customer orders, liaising directly with customers to schedule deliveries and meet service requirements

• Build a strong understanding of customer profiles, delivery patterns and network requirements to optimise route planning and resource utilisation
• Collaborate with transport, warehouse, customer service teams, DHL customers and end delivery points to ensure seamless operational execution and high levels of customer satisfaction
• Drive network performance by achieving key KPI and SLA targets, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and enhancing the efficiency of transport operations across the wider network

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Proven experience in transport route planning across a multi-site network, managing deliveries for a diverse customer base in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to make effective decisions and respond quickly to changing operational requirements
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities, consistently meeting strict deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Confident IT user with strong Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams skills; experience using transport planning systems is advantageous, although full training will be provided on bespoke systems
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across transport, warehouse and customer-facing teams

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
• 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 24th August . 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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