Transport Planner

DHL Germany; Daventry, Baginton, Banbury, Coventry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Transport Planner to manage day-to-day planning functions within the Control Tower, ensuring efficient transport execution. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary along with extensive benefits such as generous leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

Free parking and on-site canteen

25 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Generous pension scheme

Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning is desired.
• Familiarity with MS Office is required.
• Administrative background is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day planning functions within the Control Tower.
• Ensure resource availability and accurate output measurement.
• Produce daily multi-site transport schedules.

Skills

Transport experience

PC literate

Administrative experience

Tools

CTMS

Paragon system

Job description

Pay Rate: £28,000

Grade: RCS N

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Shift Patterns: Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00

Location: Rugby - CV21 1QN

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 Transport Planner to..

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Leading and orchestrating the day-to-day planning function within the Control Tower across various business streams, ensuring cost-effective, achievable, and efficient plans are produced for transport execution.
• Ensuring sufficient resources are available to deliver the plan and that outputs are accurate, easily translated, and measurable across service, costs, and efficiency outputs.
• Conducting daily briefing meetings with functions within the Control Tower & FLMs to align on volumes, requirements, challenges, and to update the team on previous day's performance and focus areas.
• Producing daily multi-site transport schedules in a timely, clear, concise, and cost-effective manner.

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Have transport experience (desired).
• Are PC literate with basic MS Office experience.
• Have administrative experience.
• Possess CTMS / Paragon system experience (desired).

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• 25 days annual leave
• Flexible working arrangements available – inquire during interview
• Generous pension scheme with 8% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes, and free mortgage advice
• Learn more at https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain

WHO WE ARE

We are the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 employees across over 50 countries. Our teams deliver for customers in retail, automotive, healthcare, and more.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we value everyone's skills and experiences and foster an environment where you can be your true self. We support the Armed Forces Covenant and are committed to helping veterans find employment.

Note: Applications are reviewed continuously, and the vacancy may close early. Submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.